literature

insomnia.

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o1
my mind runs like
empty trains as i stare
into the dark ceiling, wondering
what it would be like to dream.

o2
there are notions running through my head
that i cannot turn off,
that i cannot ignore.
i get up and write them down,
hoping that these thoughts will finally
quiet down and allow me to sleep.

o3
rain drips, drips, drips
down the windowpanes and causes
havoc on my brain.
they demand attention even as i get up
once more and
wish for the sky to stop crying so much.

o4
i count the jumping sheep and
5-6-7-8 wish for sleep to penetrate
through my shield of endless wake.
i notice that in the night light,
the ceiling creates patterns of shadows that
shift and change before my eyes.

o5
i turn around and gaze at my roommate,
who lies soundly asleep.
your resolve gets you through the end
and i am left here in the dust,

waiting for sleep to come.
sleepless.
for :iconpunksternle:'s contest.
-won first place.thanks everyone!-

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insomnia - the inability to sleep soundly.

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for :iconthewrittenrevolution::
is the writing smooth?does it relay the feeling of sleeplessness/insomnia?what could i do to make it better [if possible]?
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meimcrae's avatar
dude. awesome! congrats on first place!

It is a very beautiful piece.