Insomniac

Now as I’m laying down to sleep

I’m asking God my soul to keep

I wish I may, I wish I might

Receive the wish I wish tonight

Anxiety keeps me awake

A peaceful sleep I cannot fake

Each night I toss and then I turn

My energy, a big concern

This sleeplessness is hell, no doubt

Its influence just wears me out

May “Unrest” hear these words I choose

“Insomnia, tonight you lose”

I’m praying now to Him above

You know the One I’m speaking of

“Through R.E.M. let eyeballs dance

Without His help I’ve got no chance”

I don’t do drugs, can’t pay its bills

And can’t afford addictive pills

I’m seeking rest a better way

I’ll take my chances, come what may

Each night as billions go to bed

An unknown number wake up dead

I’m wary what I can’t foresee

Tomorrow isn’t promised me

So as I sleep, in case I die

I ask for grace I cannot buy

I do my best each day to live

Avoiding things love can’t forgive

As I approach this slumber test

I’m asking Lord, please bless my rest

There comes a voice between each nod

“Be still my child and know I’m God”