Sleep Deprived
It’s the witching hour
Yet my eyes still wide open
Not a wink since when
A dose of melatonin
Perhaps I should have taken
Sleep so elusive
Million things clutter my mind
Zzzzs nowhere to find
Tossing turning counting sheep
Should have spent the night asleep
A sliver of light
Appears through the window sill
Sunrise! what a thrill
The whole night I was awake
Nagging thoughts I couldn’t shake
I’m up! sleep deprived
Unprepared to greet the world
Tired and looking old
But this morning’s critical
I’m up for my physical
Now it’s out; the worry beads
That’s what kept me up all night
Not because I was on speed
Praying everything’s all right
Epilogue
But I aced my physical
See! I’m smiling ear to ear
My worries non-sensical
At the least, until next year!
05-30-2024
© Vic Evora
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Barb Clarke
10moSorry you lost sleep but glad your physical turned out fine. We all worry at times and usually it's for nothing! Well written as usual Vic.
Vic Evora
10mo@Barb Clarke: Yes we do worry a lot. A little cough and we think the worst. 🤣😊 Thanks for liking.
Francisco P.
9moYes. I could totally relate. I had one too many of those sleepless night. Nicely done brod.
Vic Evora
9mo@Francisco Potato: Yes I had one recently when I was having this never-ending cough. I was so worried. 🤣 Thanks for liking Brod.
Benjamin G. Sangalang
9moOnce upon a time, we were warriors! now we are worriers! 😆😂😆
Vic Evora
9mo@Benjamin G. Sangalang: Yes indeed. Look what the years can do? 😀😀 Thank you Amigo.