10 Things To Do Before You Fall Asleep Tonight I will share with you, These ten things that I do - Maybe it will make a difference. I start with some healthy coexistence, Unboxing emotions I didn't allow to exist, Maybe I was busy, maybe I was afraid But now it is their time to parade In and out of my body As I let them go, softly. Next, I introduce myself to a mirror - As if I were a stranger - And I graciously acknowledge The features I find most beautiful, Without giving myself a chance to be cruel As I remember, I wouldn't judge a stranger Without even knowing their character. Speaking of character, I acknowledge the good choices I explicitly chose today, And I forgive the bad ones, Both the deliberates and mistakes. I place my hand on my heart And I count the heartbeats, Eyes closed, weathered and brow beat I count why I'm living and beating And why it should continue Even into tomorrow. Now at this point, sometimes I cry I will not lie and say it is pretty, It is usually snotty and ugly Mascara stained cheeks On skin spotted and ruddy. A cry such as this is good for the soul, It's a chance to breathe in And then out, to let go. Sometimes, it is hard staying alive, Counting my heartbeats helps me get by. I will wash off my face, and then moisturize Hide between sheets as I close my eyes. I will feel vulernable, Sometimes depressed or afraid, But keeping my routine helps To keep these contained. And finally, I will roll to my side To the one whom I love more than death, more than life Like magic, quite suddenly, as though I am floating, My mind will relax and I will be dreaming. I can't guarantee this Will make everything better I would wish it as easy as rhythm and letters But, when I do these ten things at night, My chances increase of seeing sunlight. . . . . . #silverleafpoetry #poetryprompt #poetry #poetess #sundayvibes #sundaychallenge #poetrychallenge #mentalhealth #honesty #dealingwithdepression #depression #willtolive #amwriting #perspective #poetryoftheday #poetsofig #quotefancy #quotestagram #quotablequotes #quotestoliveby #realistic #ravvenwhite #indieauthor #art #handdrawn #artist #blackandwhite #grayscale #life #lifehappens https://www.instagram.com/p/CFXxNGYl212/?igshid=1ezgrcp82whpi
