I lie in bed,

In complete darkened dread.

My eyes cannot close,

Even when in a sleeping pose.

The warm blankets do nothing

To hide her from coming;

Insomnia nips at me

Making sleep a no guarantee.

Time ticks

As she smiles and pricks

My very mind

With distaste of all kind.

How long the night feels

As I lie through these ordeals.

If only I could escape

Insomnia’s shadow.