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.
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