Falling asleep

I lie on my bed at the end of the day,
Letting all my troubles just drain away.
An intimate time I can look forward to
By bidding the world a warm adieu!

I close my eyes and say a short prayer,
Thanking God for all I hold dear.
Into the silence I slowly fall,
Just then a mosquito decides to call!

Its tiny wings create this horrendous sound,
So under the sheets I go, where I can't be found.
This hide and seek I always win,
Till it flies away in a beaten tailspin.

Finally now I can get some sleep.
Maybe even count some white fluffy sheep.
I take a deep breath when I felt a slight tingle
Under these sheets I was baking, medium rare and simple!

I claw my way out as fast as I can.
Struggling like a fish caught by a fisherman.
Then I was out! I was free!
Into the cool air, which began freezing me!

A flash of genius, I could fix this.
Stick a leg out into the room's dark abyss!
The temperature now, was just right.
Now I could fall asleep with all my might.

As I dozed off, I felt something strange.
I needed another sleeping pose, so I might as well change.
My muscles complained at each toss and turn!
Then finally a hit to which I could discern.

At last, I'm not going to move.
All I want is to just catch a snooze.
I close my eyes and let my thoughts swirl.
While these chaotic surreal images slowly unfurl.


Kirsten Z. Jacob