Deprived

Missing night

Deprived

It had been over

3 hours since

going to bed.

And sleep came easy.

When 3 AM rolls around,

my eyes are open,

and my brain

seems to be slipping into overdrive.

Tossing and turning

staring at the dark

of the night

as I wrestle with sleep.

Getting up

to pace the floor

looking for my allusive sleep.

It's back to bed an try to rest once more.

It's no use

the thoughts are racing,

the eyes are open

and the brain is on overdrive.

So in reality,

it has come to the point,

the facts are in,

my night of sleep is at an end.

Reviews

[Jyoti_Ablaze]

Insomnia is as disturbing as not wanting to eat when you know you are hungry.
Relatable and interesting piece.

PS: This could be 3am syndrome. Must get it checked.

[Willard Wells]

My issue is just being old and sleeping well most nights. I find it gives me more material for writing. Low stress and no problem. I have learned to adapt. Thank you for your comments and time reading my work.

[Jyoti_Ablaze]

Good to know. You are very welcome.