Poetry

Insomnia

I need to sleep, yet I can't close my eyes.

Sleep to me, is like a mix of fire and ice.

The two just don't seem to fit.

My eyes aren't red and tired.

They are alive, aware, and lit.

I need to sleep, but I can't shut myself down.

Sleep to me, is like being afraid to drown.

I know the water is nice and cool.

But it looks so dark and deep.

I wont fall for it, I won't be a fool.

I need to sleep, but I dont trust myself.

Sleep to me, is like a blank doll on a shelf.

Her eyes look dead and dont have a shine.

Those eyes so dull and black.

I dont want those to become eyes of mine.

I need to sleep, but I just cant.

Sleep to me, is a curse or a chant.

It haunts you through the night and day.

Even if you sleep but don't get enough,

All it does is get in your way.

I need to sleep, but Im afraid I won't dream.

Sleep to me, is just a mysterious theme.

What if I find out my mind is blank?

That I have no emotions.

I dont want to walk my own plank.

I need to sleep, but I'm afraid to fall.

Sleep to me, is a deathly and fatal call.

I might slip anytime after I close my eyes.

I might not see the next dawn.

I dont sleep, because I'm afraid to die.