Restless Night

Time is ticking. I hear the clock.

My mind won’t rest. It just won’t stop.

I close my eyes. I even count sheep.

My brain won’t quiet. The race won’t cease.

Eyelids heavy, but my heartbeat’s quick.

I start to dream; yet that’s the mind’s trick.

This woman is beauty, the love of my life.

None can compare to this soul glowing so bright.

In my dream she walked toward me, smile on her face.

Our future I see, as she neared with such grace.

Alas, this is where the trickster appeared.

The mask of a dream; now became a nightmare.

Her shoulder brushed mine, as she passed with a glance.

My yearning apparent, she let out a laugh.

She went towards a man in the back of the room.

Her kiss was for him, my heart filled with doom.

This woman in dream; I call her best friend.

Her lips were once mine, now some other man’s.

At this point I woke, my brow dripping with sweat.

Crying and pleading to the shadows in bed.

To you, my dear friend, heed this advice.

Take care of your love, as the church is by Christ.

Make sure that she never feels lonely or blue.

Protect her with passion and cherish her too.

Time is ticking. Can you hear the clock?

Is your mind resting? Will it indeed stop?

Close your eyes, count your sheep.

Pray your brain will quiet. That your blessings won’t cease.