Obaba Museum

Relief would surely come

Soon I'll close my eyes and take a trip,
Unburdened by emotions, affection or neglect,
But first I take a moment to pause and pray,
Hope almost expires but ignorance is even a greater fear,
Would I awake in a much hopeful place or wish I never slept?
How then do I continue to live when fear remains in sight,
Mocking and teasing me at night,
Not just at night but even in day's light

There really is no visible way out of this, I say,
But how do I tell her I'm so ashamed to speak of myself,
She really must think you're such a big mess,
A big cry baby who masks up in cloaks of strength.
Well I do not claim to be strong,
I'm just a fighter knocked down constantly but not yet out.