Can't Sleep

Bloodshot eyes are distracted by darkness

Refusing to close for more than a moment

While a restless heartbeat pounds steadfast

From thoughts in a mind anything but dormant

Silence makes the wall clock thunder

Millions of crickets’ whispers turn to shrills

Unsure hands play love hate with blankets

As the body switches from sweat to chills

A crumpled face begs for sweet slumber

Held ransom by some tickled fiend

With a pinch of sand in steady fingers

Each minute, a stolen dream