Sleep At 2 AM Uncommonly I have insomnia No. Sleep No sooner than 2 AM Every night Work at 6 am Sleepless, restless nights Caused by the burning hole Silent attacks at 4 AM In fear of waking the house Phone died No charger I’m so depressed No. Lack of energy Lack of motivation For basic tasks Last shower?. 4 days ago Mental illness Laying in bed Paralyzed Responsibilities to be completed With no will To put effort Consequence?. A racing pulse Sweat dripping Palms shaking Ragged breathing Searching for savior Once in a person Disappeared Alone again Nowhere to turn Swallowing the pain Razor sharp Slicing down my throat Choking back Cries for help They don’t care Broken All you’ll ever be Searching for silence At the bottom of bottles The butts of cigarettes The bowls of pipes Till my feet lift From the cold pavement Till… …Numb