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Why Can't I?
Black outside
Black inside
Warm blankets
Cool pillows
Silence
is all I hear
and it is
deafening
Five other
people
are peacefully
sleeping
Why Can't I?
This
night
is
perfect
Except,
my brain
won't shut
down
A million thoughts
race
through my
head
"soccer practice
tomorrow...
go for a run
in the morning..."
"can't wait
to see him tomorrow...
wonder what
will happen..."
All brain
waves
focused on
tomorrow
All I want
is to sleep
so I can get
there...
My brain is
still awake
My body can't
rest
Why Can't I?
This
night
is
perfect
Except,
I still
can't
fall asleep
Cool
air
circulates
my room
Silk
blankets
keep me
toasty
Shades
are
drawn
tight
Waiting
for the
impending
sun
Five other
people
are peacefully
sleeping
Why Can't I?
This
night
is
perfect
Except,
for my
unexplained
insomnia
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