Sweltering slumber
wake up drenched
in silent screams
another nightmare
shirt’s soaked in a cold sweat
from the memories
shout silent words
the price to pay is steep
the beating of your heart
in your throat
grateful to be awake
but can’t determine where
the nightmare ends
and consciousness begins
what’s the memory
what’s the sorrow
fuck the flashback
push the horror away
the fear
the memories
cause a blurring of vision
the salty water flows
it happens in silence
in this moment
time does not
heal all wounds
take a deep breath
wipe your eyes
exhale slowly
keep the visions inside
so you can roll over
and start the day
Jina Red Nest
Very graphic painting with words I can see it and feel it
Irene