Sleep Deprived
Sleep deprived I cry to sleep most nights
I am worried sick all the time.
Watching news of violent acts
Trying to hold on but some days I just can’t.
Innocent people brutally attacked.
My anxiety kicks in and I can’t close my eyes to sleep.
Sleep deprived once again
Then I awake early trying to be bubbly but it’s fading but I still put on a smile.
As I hug my 3 babies as they head out the door to school.
Hoping and praying they stay safe
Then I try to keep my cool.
Sleep deprived I lay at night.
All these thoughts from hearing the news, echoing through my mind as I worry.
Then I glare over at my husband who is sleeping peacefully after a long tiring work day.
I try to keep busy with other tasks but none of it works so I stay up again.
Sleep deprived I meditate
That all of these bad things will one day have an end.
As I hear my beloved whisper, “ Get some rest Babe.”
Sleep deprived finally my eyes start to close.
Finally for tonight, “ I sleep.”
