Oh, Tired Eyes, Why Can't I forget

by Alex D   Mar 27, 2008


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These tired eyes, dragging their lids to the floor
Whisper for sleep but I continue to ask for more
Wandering, they can't seem to find time for rest
Ask for more entertainment and won't settle for less
Won't drift off until each nook and crannie is familiar
Can't ask for slumber, don't ask, till life is but a blurr
Eyes flutter, but remain unshut, for tired eyes dare not hide

Eyes wander; Thoughts wander, though just along for the ride
Think of the future. Goals to accomplish, unlikely
Think of the past. Girls forgotten, pained slightly
Think of the present. Wonder why things played out
The way things play out when things take adverse routes
To your previously planned paths to the present

Sleep seems far from attainable, even though I'm spent
Philosophy and Reflection takes priority only slightly more important
Than the unyielding tug of tired eyes, so I continue this rant
Suddenly, Images flash, a constant stream through my mind
You know those pictures. Of her. WAIT! Stop.. Rewind.
Unease rises, thoughts flood in remembrance to that day
Emotions rise as you can't forget this draining display

Twist and Turn, trying to drift off, please just let me sleep
Fighting back the emotions as I fight the urge to weep
Close my eyes. Search for something to ease this torment
But tired eyes never yield to sorrowful wishes and never relent
Tired Eyes never yield to retiring pain but nag on your regret
Tired eyes won't drift off to allow you to temporarily forget
Oh, Tired Eyes, Why can't I forget?

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  • 14 years ago

    by Karl Wild GG23

    Well when tired eyes rest they may forget for a little while, but tired eyes don't rest forever. I like the line about the tired eyes wanting more entertainment even though their struggling to stay open. Reminds me how stubborn I am at times haha Excellent job once again relatable on many topics 5/5

  • 14 years ago

    by Michael D Nalley

    I do not think their is anyone that has been in romantic love that cannot relate to this very well written poem

  • 16 years ago

    by MEGZ is wondering what to do about life

    I liked it and all but i dont know it was kinda boring. not to be mean but it was. it needs more fire more passion. more heartache and love. it just needs more.... something. it need to hols the readers attention. and if you want there sympathies then you need to show more of how you loved her and how you are hurting now....

  • 16 years ago

    by Alex D

    Their was no specific meaning it was a situational/story poem that is meant to attract the sympathies/empathies of the reader. Everyone's has a night where they lied in bed, unable to sleep, and thought about life, lost love, memories, etc.

  • 16 years ago

    by BurriedFaceDown

    It was a good poem but like you said right here
    Eyes wander; Thoughts wander, though just along for the ride

    my thought wandered as i read this.
    It didn't get to exciting till near the end.
    Put some more spark into it. Plus I couldn't really figure out the meaning of the poem i just got a part of it

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