Tearing from my throat
My heart pounding in my chest
The memory of his touch
Burning in my mind
Pain beyond measure
My breathing harsh
As I struggle to draw
Air into my lungs
My muscles clench
In remembered agony
My limbs jerking
I clutch the sheets
As I tremble, slowly
Coming fully awake
Again my sleep has ended
With a lunge and a cry
As memories tear into my mind
I curl onto my side
And began to cry
How much longer will it take?
I'm so tired from not sleeping
Yet I'm afraid to close my eyes
I'm not sure how much more I can take
Will the memories
Ever cease to haunt me
Ripping through my mind
I force my exhausted body
From the bed and stumble
Across the floor to a chair
I can't chance any more sleep
My mind torn and ripped
By the memories buried within
So I start this day as many others
Sitting until my heart ceases to strain
Watching the sun come up again.