(In) Somnus
Sleep, a flighty temptress. How a yearn for her embrace! She often leaves my bed cold, Only stopping by to caress me with a featherlight touch, And to whisper an empty promise in my ear. Often I hear of how she comforts others and spends much time in their embrace. Then others reccomend pills I should take that would make her favor me once more. Sleep, thou art a whore. One that I miss with each passing day. Cold nights alone in the dark I spend remeniscing better days. Sleep, do you remember when we were young? When we couldn't stay away? You were always there for me To help me waste the day away. Sleep, alas it has been too long. I wish you wouldn't go astray. No matter how many times you leave me And tell me not to wait up I always stay awake Waiting for you to come home. Sleep, I miss you every day. Though I know our time has past. I know that you will stay away, and I know you won't come back.