I Close My Eyes

I close my eyes
yet sleep still evades
As did your life
through mine

How does one forget
or move past
and turn off the mind
just for a moment

Lay me down beside you
for I am ready
I've done my time
and long to rest

Nothing remains
my mind reels
Everyone has taken
their little piece

Unknowingly crumpled
a fragile heart
like a scrap of paper
tossed aside

How much more
can I give
when I can't refuel
and find the light

Will you be there
when I cross over
Or will it be
another cruel joke

The demons have won
my fight has gone
Sunday will soon
be upon me

Fresh grave waits
with cool, damp earth
Soothing yet taunting
But just for me