“Another” by Tyson Wilson

Another night
I’ve spent awake;
Another day
I’ve slept away;

Another plate
I’ve left unfinished;
Another day
Of hunger’s pangs;

Another avoidance
Of your eyes;
Another lie,
“I’m fine;”

I’ve relapsed into old routines,
Afraid to admit how deeply I’ve sunk.

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Tyson Wilson is nineteen-years-old. He graduated high school in May of 2019 and is eager to attend college this fall. Since eighth grade, he has been in love with composing poetry, and is working towards improving as an aspiring poet. This is his first publication.