A Sleepless Night Poem by Han Min Ohn

Lying on the bed with my eyes closed
My mind swirled and refusing the doze
A piece of thought flashed but it quickly passed
I heard the ticking of clock like it would always last
I turned my body to one side, hoping sleep would arrive
But I was no where near it, with my mind ignited
I covered my eyes with a pillow to keep the eyes shut
For my eye-lids got so strained, requiring aid to remain clasped
I tried to concentrate on breathing pattern to doze off
But this maneuver also failed and sleep still couldn't be caught
By this time I got frustrated and removed the pillow on my eyes
And stared blankly into the darkness with my eyes open wide
In this manner many a time I heard faint distant sound
Until I myself was in the realm of dream finally found.