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life 1 min read 745 views Jun 15, 2016

Insomnia

I can't sleep,
It’s pointless counting sheep,
I have no imagination,
So I'll shoot some hoops or ghosts on PlayStation,
Look at the situation I'm facing,
Working every day,
Government takes a third of my pay, I'm pacing,
Trying to figure out the end game,
My ideas are lame,
Not good enough to earn money or fame,
So I write down the nonsense in my head,
Often my mind races so fast, I forgot what I said,
So I have a bunch of thoughts that are half done,
Like a watching the beginning of a game,
But you didn't see who won,
Ten years ago I was full of promise and ambition,
Now making money is my only mission,
I want to be comfortable and have a kid,
I didn't end up doing half the things I wish I did,
I won't do something that the whole world will praise,
But I'm in a position to provide my wife many good days,
Finally, I'm getting sleepy, so I'll end this here,
Another example of an unfinished thought,
But at least my mind is clear!

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The Immortal Wize

Very creative piece.

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WarriorCarryingWater

Thanks! I'm still reading thru your work - you got skillz!

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