2 a.m.

May 11, 2016

Shadows put words in my brain

That I can barely fathom

Running back and forth

At the speed of light and

I'm trying with all my might

Because

I'm on this ledge

But I'm afraid to jump

And I want to get through this but

I can't see the end

And I need someone

To tell me it's okay

To feel like this

And to hold me

And make me feel

Safe inside my own skin

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