Insomnia stinks
decaying worries
Freshly delivered hell steams
steals peace from spirit

Creativity
beckons courtesy
Immersed in nostalgic times
old photos need voice

Cropping, editing
correcting scratches
Smoothing rough edges takes time
hours tick silently

6AM sneaks up
tired, worn, accomplished
Seven brilliant collages
shine through suffering

Sly thief in darkness
chased away by art
Courage, tender loving care
transforms pain to peace

Pillow fluff cradles
hard-earned exhaustion
Negative thoughts hushed for now
aromatic sleep