I have not slept in days

I have not slept in days
I have not slept in any nights
I am like a small sail boat drifting
On calm waters after the storm
The sandman is at the helm
Refusing to set sail
My feet dangling over the side
I am jerked awake by the fish
Snagging my toes with their
Fish hooks trying to drag me
Down into a slumber

I am wedged between
Sleepless and insomnia
There are no cool spots
Left on my bed sheets
Every space has been
Previously occupied by me
Sleeping a moment ago
Awake again

I search for
Another cool spot
This is as consistent
As not being able to sleep

jrg 1/1/11
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