Pressure from those around
That which surrounds
Words fester, linger, poison
Persuade a confused mind
Whisper their insecurities
Their misgivings, their way
Their sway and hold,
Truly a sight to behold

It leaks, it burns
It poisons, it taints
Happiness to bitter
Joy to sorrow
Laughter to cries
Wailing like banshees
Foretelling destruction
Corruption of bliss

Leave me be,
Let me sleep,
Let me sit and weep
Let the memories creep
Let me be alone
Just let me isolate
Let me be
Just let me be

Hidden away from the world
From the people and their words
Their tongues that drip poison
Their voices that speak
Persuade like siren song
Bullets ricochet, songs play
Sing me to sleep, sing me to sleep
Sing to me as I sit and weep
Lull me into sleep, take me
Take me away from here,
From this bitter reality
Into the land of dreams
My own little wonderland

- Jay M
August 14th, 2022