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by Mary Tilley

Sleep calls to me but I do not come
lying restlessly in the dark of night
hearing the beat of my heart thump thump
against my chest.

Thoughts of sleep I push away
I think of all the things done today
those tasks unfinished as well
My eyes heavy with fatigue
my heart heavy with sorrow
for the world's bewildering plight.

I pray but words fall to silence
deafening silence surrounds me
darkness creeps into my soul
and heavy are my thoughts

Once more I shut my heavy eyes
and find in the morning to my surprise
the sleep that whence would not come
has taken me to the land of nod.

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