Dark Night

Some nights are just terrible,
No sleep, no rest, no peace.
Twisting and turning on the bed,
The brain is constantly on fire.

Something seems to shatter within,
The clashing noise flows out as tears.
Sinking feels the heart, lumpy throat,
Breathing is forced and quivering.

The hand tightens itself into a fist,
Burying the nails into the palm,
The pain reflects the unsaid words,
Venting the emotions, dark and deep,

This is when it is important to reach out,
Ask for help, force yourself to ask.
Talk to someone, express your fears,
Cry your heart out, be vulnerable.

Feeling the pain, feeling helpless,
Feeling numb, does not make you weak.
Acknowledging makes you strong,
Reaching out proves that you’re aware.

I know sometimes there’s no one to listen,
Remind yourself of the people who love you,
Step out, see the stars or feel the sun,
Feel the heat or the cold, get past the numbness.

If nothing feels right, play your songs,
Tear paper, shower, make coffee, hum,
Punch the pillow, scream and shout,
Let out the fears and the pain, relieve and relive.