Can't Sleep

Laying there in the dark,

Staring at the ceiling,

Trying to settle this restless mind,

Trying to calm things down.

I have a headache and my eyes

Are starting to hurt.

Like they are to dry from not blinking.

My body feels like it is on fire.

Hot, sweaty, with a touch of dry mouth.

A cool breeze from the fan helps,

If only for a second.

Maybe if I just lay here I would

Fall asleep.

Close my eyes.

Just close them.

You'll see, you'll see. . .

Aug 23/12