Donald J Bennett Poet Free verse

Sleepless

Staring out the window 
Darkness there beyond

Night people passing by
Who knows where they go

Once again I pace the floor 
Yet another sleepless night

Slumber remains elusive
Comfort not in sight

Here I remain, pacing to and fro 
Several hours until the dawn of day

Weariness overcomes me now 
I think I will try once more

Maybe I can catch a wink
Sleep will make tomorrow a better day
For another night will fall

I suspect but do not know
These sleepless nights are our reward
For having lived so long

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Terry Cunningham August 22, 2012 at 9:27 PM So long indeed.. Fine write.. Thank you for sticking around my insane scribbles.. LOL TC

Cynthia Alvez August 11, 2012 at 10:55 PM Ah, my nights are long but I am not a floor pacer. I suppose you also read, write, work puzzles, play music, watch TV, eat too many snacks...Perhaps you are right and it is most certainly a reward when you can do it all without needing help from anyone except the Creator. Enjoyed the verse. Cynthia