Insomnia

Late night, eyes heavy

Drifting, floating

Book down, lights off

Eyes open, feel the grit of another sleepless night

A million thoughts

Chasing, cavorting across the field of the mind

Homework, housework, deadlines loaming, bills, study, play, stress

Daughters, sisters, parents, spouse, demands, worry, concerns, stress

Illness, wellness, doctors, drugs, bills, stress

Woulda, shoulda, coulda colliding

Like bumper cars of the brain

Time: 4:00 a.m.

Stretch

PAIN!

Move, turn, contact

Cuddle, caress, response

Two bodies move together in an ancient dance

Collapse, snuggle

Drifting, floating, sleeping

Dreamless rest

Slowly waken to filtered sunlight and bird songs