how each day comes to me
burdened with the sorrows
of yesterday
my hope for overnight calm
   diminished
    shattered
with the gaping dawn

how each day drags for me
ladled with added suffering
   and worry
building to a crescendo of torment
    deafening me

how each day ends for me
head pounding with explosive thoughts
my mind begging for sleep
    and unconsciousness
weary with the expectation
of facing another day