Poetry by Gabriella
Sleepless Nights
The Darkness Prevails
Sleepless Nights
Laing in bed with serenity Quietly humming into the night. Waiting for the moment, When the dreams take me.
Minutes fade into hours. The sleepless night continues. With open eyes, My mind wanders into another land.
Why am I here?
Pieces of past and present collide. I am hoping it will be a good night. No such a chance. Not tonight. Tonight continues to be a sleepless night.
My body screams in pain. No comfortable space I can gain. Tossing left to right. My dog is barking at midnight.
Watching the clock with every turn. My hope of a good sleep does not return. Crying in pain with every move. The heating pad brings joy and warmth.
Why? And why? I wonder. Why can’t I sleep tonight? My tired mind pleads: Please sleep it is almost time, To start the day without delay.
An hour or two is more than none. The pain subsides and my mind is gone. Walking into a dreamland. I see and hear a story of fear.
I open my eyes looking at the clock. Another hour before the alarm goes off. Trying to rest and sleep does not come. My body feels sore like after a marathon run.
Time to get up and tackle the world. Not sure how, yet here I am. Writing my poem, Carpe diem.
2/21/24 GK
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Gabriella
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