CrystalBlue's blog: "Dark Times..."

Exhaustion creeps in like a fog Heavy eyes...heavy mind Breaks in time unrealized Hands of time to unwind. The fog doesn't dissipate Images few and far between Just as quickly as they appear They are gone sight unseen. Sleep doesn't come easily Words heard and jumbled Tasks left undone Wishes made though mumbled. Time goes on uninterrupted Unattached though it may seem Actions occur without involvement Am I there or do I dream? Nerves raw overly sensitive Emotions change in waves Is this sleep I need so badly Or intervention that saves? Tears they do come easily Words shoot out in ire Reaction swift yet unfounded Apologies they do require. Curling up within myself I block the whole world out Freedom from pain or hurt I seek Is sleep the only route? I immerse myself within the fog Nowhere to be found By those I hurt with unsaid words Unintentionally round and round. Is it really exhaustion Or some manifestation A means of escape From sadness and depression? So off I go, another day in life Surrounded by friends so dear Afraid of losing them and myself I hope that they do hear.

Flip of the switch smiles and laughter... Flip of the switch depression and tears. Listen to the sirens jump to her feet Listen to the sirens Surpress all their fears. Flip of the switch her profession no longer Flip of the switch the tradition is broken. Great Grandad & Grandad and Daddy so brave "The family so heroic" Shall no longer be spoken. Flip of the switch she curls up in the darkness Flip of the switch she sits all alone. The pit of her being a large gaping hole Solice sorely lacking new sirens atone.

He walks in a daze Content in his bleakness Knowing what's really there Yet denying it's existence A time once spent living a cold and dark life Not seeing what's really there Looking through black-colored glasses Is it a coward's way of life to live as a turtle not facing adversity but retreating into himself Comfort and warmth among friends their care and concern undeniable A much better road to be taken when travelled, not seen through black-colored glasses.