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Poetry: Nighttime blues

by Larry Terry

Created on: November 29, 2008   Last Updated: August 07, 2009

FRUSTRATION

I am tired, but I cannot sleep;

I close my eyes, I even count sheep.

My body is aching; I need a nap;

Yet my adrenaline is alive, I'm going to snap.

I can't remember, the last time I slept;

With this insomnia, so frustrated I never before felt.

I feel like a zombie, like the walking dead;

Feel so wired, even in bed.

I'll try to force myself, I need a break;

Keeping up this pace, I can't for heaven's sake.

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