Steve Crabtree Poet Dramatic Verse

Insomnia

Take one more pill as time stands still
In another sleepless night
Why go to bed to toss and turn
It’s another winless fight
You hear the tick and every click
The clock makes by your head
You can’t close your eyes to fall asleep
And your body feels half dead
You try your best but, you can’t rest
And daylights on its way
You go to work barely alive
But you make it one more day
Why lay down when every sound 
Comes ringing through your head
You’re on the chair now the couch
But never in your bed

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David William Breidenthal January 14, 2016 at 6:23 AM This is me every night it seems. I struggle with insomnia. I can empathize oddly. Great job! I will be commenting on all of your poems - that's my goal before I sleep if insomnia can be pushed aside that is. Heh. Well, have a wonderful week and hang in there. :D You are a good poet.

Cona Adams January 13, 2016 at 9:41 AM I can relate, Steve. Apparently, it's one of the negative aspects of growing old. But I do have a partial solution. I leave my bed, go to the living room, prop myself up with pillows on the couch, and read. We take advantage of our library for books. Read poetry, read your bible, and read books. It takes your mind off your own situation, and allows another nap.

Sara Kendrick June 19, 2009 at 4:36 PM I hope that insomnia is not the norm for you. If it is, there is hope. It could be that you are suffering from depression, bipolar, or SAD either of which can be treated. I liked the expressive wording in your poem. Sara