Hello Insomnia - My Late Night Guest

Insomnia is something that a lot of us struggle with and in my case it's actually been helpful and detrimental at the same time haha; helpful because I get a LOT more writing done when I'm up all night, detrimental because I'm tired the next day and not able to concentrate well in class...here's a poem I wrote one night while having an unexpected visit from my dear friend Insomnia. Enjoy :)

Hello Insomnia

Long sleepless nights
My mind is racing
Too many emotions
Too many thoughts
The background noise not helping
Comfort I am seeking
Sleep is evading
My every attempt at reaching it
Just out of my grasp
Taunting me like a bittersweet memory
Giving me just a taste
Of the sweet embrace
That sleep has over me

-Tanya Petkau

Pic Credit: http://www.thehealthsite.com/diseases-conditions/insomnia-causes-symptoms-diagnosis-and-treatment/