Sleep, a fleeting dream, elusive and rare

A good night’s rest, a luxury beyond compare

Tossing and turning, we lay awake at night

Our minds racing, our bodies aching with all our might

The world outside is loud, a constant din

A never-ending stream of noise that pierces within

The bed is too small, the pillow too flat

Comfort seems distant, a distant, unattainable chat

Our thoughts are a jumble, a tangled mess

Worries and fears, a never-ending stress

We try to relax, to calm our minds

But sleep remains elusive, a treasure hard to find

So we lie awake, staring at the ceiling

Longing for rest, for a peaceful revealing

But it seems impossible, a dream out of reach

A good night’s sleep, a luxury we can’t seize.