To Sleep In Peace

It comes to me in dark of night The sudden need for fight or flight, A sound below me, wakes me up I pull the blanket up to my chin And hope the sound will not come again. Soon daylight creeps into my room Nights fright slowly eases, seems silly and unreal Rise swiftly from the warmth of my bed Bathe then dress, hot coffee clears my head. A day of work and jobs to do Mind fills with nothing, busy and blank, Tackle each task, but finish none The day quickly over before is has begun. Climb the stairs to my dark bedroom Slide between cold sheet and lie down Wish and pray for a peaceful sleep Push away the fear, bury it deep.