overtime

heartburn when i swallow
limp hair and broken nails
exhausted lungs and aching legs carry me to my bed

shuffle through shallow dreams
to find the one in black and white

long days awake after short nights
fast asleep

i think something is missing

just like the Buddha that rests above me
my eyes are closed
but i am not asleep

1 thought on “overtime”

  1. Wow Lily, your writing is so incisive and distilled. I love it. You’re so beautiful inside and out- I love you so much and just want to give you a big long snuggle xxx so proud of you🙏🏼

    Please can you change the picture to a happier one lol?

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