Yesterday...I watched the sunset from my window,
Soft pinks and oranges fanning the sky,
Shades of indigo, violet and black creeping through.
The stars began to shine and the moon,
Pale and wan began its climb upwards.

Nonsense words crept through my mind,
Random thoughts taunting and teasing me,
Begging to come out and be released into the world,
I try to resist but the pull is too strong.

The artificial light from the lamp hurts my eyes,
Flame from the match to bring the candle,
Draws my thoughts further out,
Tempting me to ignore all else.

I stray into my mind, searching for the right words,
Begging my mind to let me finish and sleep,
I watch the minutes tick by on the clock,
Try as I might I fight to resist,
Damn it! Another sleepless night!