No Rest for the Wicked
It is another late night;
And sleep will not come;
Too many thoughts churning;
Within my over-active mind;
Like a TV that is left on;
And I can't find the remote control;
Or the power off button;
My stomach is nauseous;
Acid burns my throat so sore;
There is no comfort;
In my big, soft bed;
Days and nights are confused;
I have to get up early;
What am I to do?
I curl up under the blankets;
With my eyes wide open;
Staring at the luminous numbers;
From a digital clock;
Bathed in subtle moonlight;
Please, Lord, I pray;
Even just a little sleep;
Would be better than no sleep at all
And sleep will not come;
Too many thoughts churning;
Within my over-active mind;
Like a TV that is left on;
And I can't find the remote control;
Or the power off button;
My stomach is nauseous;
Acid burns my throat so sore;
There is no comfort;
In my big, soft bed;
Days and nights are confused;
I have to get up early;
What am I to do?
I curl up under the blankets;
With my eyes wide open;
Staring at the luminous numbers;
From a digital clock;
Bathed in subtle moonlight;
Please, Lord, I pray;
Even just a little sleep;
Would be better than no sleep at all
Published by Lisa R. Strong
I was born and raised in Binghamton NY. I have been writing short stories since I was eight years old, and poetry since I was a teenager. I also write prayers, meditations, and opinion articles. My dre... View profile
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10 Comments
Post a CommentI know the mocking...haunting glow of that digital alarm clock. I am an insomniac, (which explains some of my poems...lol), and often times, sleep does not find me.
I like this piece. Great job!
I hate it when I can't fall asleep. Good discription. :)
I hate those sleepless nights especially when you have to crawl out of bed for work very early in the morning. I hope you are sleeping soundly now, and this was a great poem. :)
Please get some sleep. I understand though: There's so much to do, and you only get 24 hours in a day!
I can easily relate to this. I do not get a lot of sleep. During the day, I am usually pretty tired in the afternoon.
Boy you said it and said it well! I'm sure many of us have felt this rush of thoughts, worries, feelings. Thanks.
Wow, how did you type the words in my head all last night? Great work gal! Always a pleasure to read your work! ~~Catdog
I sincerely hope sleep will come soon. The poem is touching and heartfelt.
Hang in there Lisa. It will work out.
The anticipation of working on a new shift..new people..new rules/set-up will make you feel anxious..it will get better soon...Get some rest Lisa and God bless you !