Lying relaxed on the pillow,
My eyelids are starting to hang,
But as soon as the room is in darkness,
They open again with a bang.
Why am I lying here wakeful?
Why has sleep not come?
My legs are starting to twitch,
My ears are starting to hum.
My nose has got a tickle,
My feet are too hot, or too cold,
I just can’t seem to get comfy,
This lying awake gets so old!
He’s always been able to sleep,
But I am quite the opposite,
Some nights I just want to weep!
I’ve always been a light sleeper,
A sliver of light will disturb,
Maybe I just need to get up and pee,
Or sniff at some lavender herb.
1am, it passes,
The clock has gone past 2,
I’m still awake at 4am,
Writing this poem for you!
5am is stressful,
Tomorrow there’s so much to do.
If I don’t get some sleep soon,
How will I ever get through?
The only morsel of comfort,
As I see that dawn will come soon,
Is knowing I often drop off around 6,
But then want to sleep in till noon!
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