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4 am

Battling the incredible weight of eyelids, Searching for knowledge, happiness, a productive purpose Conflicting thoughts Sway like the branches full of morphing leaves On firm, yet flimsy trees Anticipating a violently destructive storm Darkness, a black blanket... Covers the whirring sounds of uncertain numbness D R I F T I N G Eyes closed OPEN close Open c l o s e Drifting into a hope for tomorrow Or today 4:27 am now Sleep is a natural thing
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john-m-douglas
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May 8, 2013
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