
The nurses rush into the room carrying sleep medication.
I try to refuse but my addiction wants to feed its temptations.
A cold needle in my knee, I squirm but keep myself patient.
If I hush a bit more, we can conquer the sleep deprivation.
The doctors hold my arms down as I gasp and reach for air.
All the pain inside is too much to handle with simple despair.
With the last of my strength I watch them cut off my hair.
If I suffer a moment more, they’re going to bury my soul bare.
-JW