The enemy rests in my head
Drifting asleep but impending dread
The dreams keep shaking me awake
Eyes wide open by a snake
Clench your eyes, release your jaw
Drift back but don’t let yourself fall
Eyes burning weary
But never teary
Heart thumping fast
A mind that won’t crash
When will the thoughts stop chasing me
Or am I the one who won’t let me be free?
Feb 28
Feb 28, 2026 at 7:04 AM UTC
The enemy rests in my head
Drifting asleep but impending dread
The dreams keep shaking me awake
Eyes wide open by a snake
Clench your eyes, release your jaw
Drift back but don’t let yourself fall
Eyes burning weary
But never teary
Heart thumping fast
A mind that won’t crash
When will the thoughts stop chasing me
Or am I the one who won’t let me be free?
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