I lay in bed listening the sound of silence
Watching the world of darkness
The shadows that dance off the moonlight
And I wonder if the stars are dancing for me tonight.

I watch the alarm tick tick tick away the moments, the hour, the night.
Every moment seems to take an eternity as the world continues its slumber
And I wonder why I can't.
If I could go to sleep now I could get 6 hours of sleep.

Tick

Was it the drink before bed?
Was it the book I read to relax?
The night air of my nightly walk?
The worry of today, tomorrow, or next year?

Tick

Maybe I should get up?
Maybe I should try to pretend to sleep?
Maybe I should roll over?
Maybe I should get another drink, read another book, take another walk?

Tick

If I go to sleep now, I can get 5 hours of sleep.
Do I have a headache?
Do I have a cold?
Is she going to talk to me tomorrow?
What am I doing at work next week?

Tick

The dog is walking around the house?
Is she having trouble sleeping too?
I have to drive the kids where tomorrow?
Do I need to get lunch ready?

Tick

If I go to sleep now I can get 4 hours of sleep.
Maybe count some sheep.
1, 2, 3, why is that one wearing a tutu?
I knew I was screwed up.
Is that why I can't sleep?

Tick

I could be doing laundry.
Will I have time to get a hair cut tomorrow?
No, but maybe on Thursday.
Wait the kids have soccer, so maybe another day.

Tick

If I go to sleep now I can get 3 hours of sleep
Is 3 hours really worth it?
Will I feel sick in the morning from the lack of sleep?
Did I sleep a little bit and am now waking up.
Or have I been awake the whole time?

Tick

The kids have swimming, did I wash their clothes?
I have a meeting sometime this week.  i think.  But when?
Should I get up and look?  Or was it next week?
Why do I need to worry about it now. its 3 AM.

Tick

I forgot that Mother's Day is coming
What did I get her last year.  Did she like it?
Should I do that again?  What was it?  I wish I could remember?
What did I get?  Where did I eat?  McDonald's.  I have to remember to say I don't want that again.
I love my kids, do I tell them enough?

Tick

BUZZZZZZZ   BUZZZZZZZ  BUZZZZZZZ  BUZZZZZZ BUZZZZZ  BUZZZZZZZ BUZZZZZZ BUZZZZZZ BUZZZZ

Slapping the alarm clock for it's harsh reminder that the day has to begin.  I start my day with a stretch and a yawn and I wonder, did I really sleep or was it all a dream?