Sleepy eyes on restless nights,
scan darkened rooms with fright.
Why bother with empty effort,
our resistance lacks any worth?

My how we envy the normal,
their incessant routines so formal.
Broad smiles displayed with delight,
always so caring and polite.

Irritated eyes guide unsteady feet,
ominous shadows that never retreat.
Misshapen expectations to sport,
like having productive days to report.

Oh how we groan at the average mortal,
eating, sleeping and always so cordal.
Depressing frowns and heavy feet,
lead the victims of bitter defeat.

Sleepy eyes on restless nights,
insomnia winning a perilous fight.
War with the beast is quite the feat,
Insomnia battered and insomnia beat.

Broad smiles displayed with delight,
fill darkened rooms with light.
Insomnia the wretched beast,
in search of souls on which to feast.