Sleep, let me go.

Stop seducing me

into your bed.

 

Sleep, let me go.

I want to be awake

for my life,

imperfect as it is.

 

Sleep, let me go.

It’s been a nice

love affair

but I want to return

to my life.

I’m not your Persephone.

Our season is over.

 

Sleep, let me go.

I want to create,

not hibernate.

 

Sleep, let me go.

I am tired

(not for you)

of being your zombie.

 

Sleep, let me go.

i want my mornings

and afternoons

back.

 

Sleep, let me go.

Sleep, let me be.