Sleepless

Tired of lying awake all night.
Sick of counting sheep.
Trying to keep my eyes shut with all my might.
Trying my best to sleep.

I toss and turn on my bed,
My eyes flutter open.
I curse the thoughts in my head.
I can’t sleep once awoken!

The computer's light hinders my sight,
All I want is peaceful slumber.
My brain won’t give in, it puts up a fight.
It replays memories for me to remember.

Angry for allowing it to reach this stage.
Hating how I’m hurting myself for a matter so trivial.
Making me feel trapped in a cage.
Missing the atmosphere that was convivial.

Blocking the memories and trying again to sleep.
Clearing my head of thoughts from the past
Thinking good things, forgetting the creeps,
Finally slipping into a sleep so fast.