Everyday

Everyday I’m dying,
Crying,
Trying,
Lying to myself.

Everyday I see,
I hear,
I observe,
But nothing feels real.

Everyday I feel
The hurt,
The pain,
Sinking deep inside.

Everyday I mourn,
I’m torn,
I learn—
I’m fading… away.

Everyday I hold,
Grip,
Get close,
But still so far away.

Everyday I try,
To sleep,
So deep,
But stay awake…