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I lie in bed, almost asleep,
But my mind has other ideas
And begins to mull over
Everything in my life!
Suddenly, I am wide awake.
I turn on my side and fluff my pillow
To get more comfortable.
I resolve not to think about anything,
Make my mind a blank!
But my feet are cold! I sit up
And pick up socks from the floor
And pull them on. That’s better!
I stretch out flat on my back
And try relaxing all my muscles
From the top of my head down,
As I’ve been taught. Doesn’t work!
I turn on my side and curl up.
I breathe deeply - once, twice -
Oh! Oh! Oh! A cramp
In my calf pulls me upright, and
I leap out of bed onto the icy floor.
Flexing my foot and leg, I limp
Painfully back and forth
Around the room.
 I approach the bed again,
With trepidation, and smooth the
Blankets and pillow just right,
Wooing sleep. But no! Still,
Questions float through my head –
“Did I…?”“How will …?”,
“If I organize it this way, then…”
“Stop! Stop! Stop!”
I tell myself. I try humming
To drown out my thoughts!
Now I’m too warm. I toss off
A blanket and throw the socks
Back on the floor,
Untangle my blankets
And punch my pillow! It’s no use.
I get up, tie on my robe,
And go downstairs to the kitchen
To make a cup of chamomile.
While I’m waiting for the tea
I eat two crackers,  
And some ice cream
I spoon right from the container.
I carry my cup carefully into
The dark living room, settle
Myself on the couch by the window,
And watch the patterns
Made by the wind and trees
In the park across the street.
The steaming tea, the monotony and
Dark hypnotize me,
And finally I relax.
I trudge wearily up the stairs,
Crawl back into bed,
Pull up my blankets,
And fall well and soundly asleep!

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