Sleepless Night

Sleepless Night followed me and said

Don’t you want me to stay a while

Aren’t you a bit lonely tonight

When was the last time

That you’ve seen a friend

Is there a book you’d like to read

Or a puzzle you need to solve

Or a lesson you want to learn

And you didn’t think you had the time

Until I come along

I said Please go away

I need to be fresh in the morning

To have a firm grasp of the situation

And meet the challenges of the day

Sleepless Night laughed and said

Don’t be so serious my dear

What firm grasp will you have

Whether you stay up till late

Or go to bed at eight

I said The medical professionals

Think it’s best to have a goodnight sleep

For at least seven hours

To function well in a demanding world

Sleepless Night retreated

Goodnight and Sweet Dream

I just want you to be happy

But if you ever need me

You’ll just have to whisper my name

I am never so far away

Strangely I found comfort

To have Sleepless Night beside me

On a sofa I played a few more games

And checked out a few more facts

Till my eyelids got heavy

Sleepless Night helped me to bed

Hovered over me so lightly

Kissed me gently on the forehead

And then silently slipped away