Sleep is a Gatekeeper.
Into the castle of Dreams and Imagination.
Where dragons fly, and death does not exist.

Sleep is a Shroud.
Removing the problems of our hectic lives.
Blocking out the pain we feel everyday.

Sleep is a Hunter.
Pursued, we are captured in its victory.
Released, the hunt begins again.

Sleep is a Cruel Mistress.
Denying us her warm embrace when we can think of nothing else.
Teasing us with drowsiness.
Torturing us with insomnia.

Sleep is the Final Reward.
Our dreams do not fade.
Shrouded forever from the pain of life.
The hunt is finally over.
She embraces us forever.

 

Copyright ©2005 Duane A Carney II