Speed

The speed taking nation
Suffering from sleep deprivation
Had nothing to eat
Last slept last week
What day is it?
What time is it?
Feeling groggy and confused
Time for next hit
Been pacing me room
Weighed down with gloom
Then suddenly its fine
Rescued by a line
Mentality has been restored
Comedown has been ignored
A party is calling
My confidence is soaring
Hypnotised by the beat
Unleashing my dancing feet
Ten different conversations competing
Like a rowdy parliament meeting
Feeling sure of myself
And my knowledgeable wealth
I pause for a breath
About life after death
Realise I am babbling shit
50th cigarette franticly lit
Suddenly the atmosphere has changed
Awkward glances being exchanged
Stilted conversation filtering through
PARANOIA! Right on cue
Sly comments digging at me
Irritated by all I see
Social paranoia has gripped
My confidence level has dipped
Just want to be on my own
Alone in my home
Sleep is the key
Unfortunately not for me