Since I Cannot Sleep Poem by Roxanne Dubarry

Since I cannot sleep, I have decided to compose poetry,
instead of counting sheep.
I have much more miles to travel,
before I sleep.

I thank the LORD Jesus Christ, for being
such a good source of poetic inspiration in
my life. Sometimes I even manage to think about him,
by thanking God, for my him for my many blessings
more than twice a day.

Since I cannot sleep, my gas problems will not let me.
I have decided to light a poetic candle
instead of curse the darkness.

Instead of playing the blame God for all
of my sleepless problems-
I have decided to praise him
for every restful night's sleep.

Praising God is more vital than
vainly trying to sleep,
by counting the same poor
defenseless sheep over and over again.

Since when have dream land sheep ever been
friends I could depend on anyway?
Jesus Christ is a friend like no other.
He sticks to me much closer than any brother
or even sister.

I have frequently failed and disappointed him
in my life. I have cursed him and denied him-
The LORD and redeemer of my entire life!

I have forsaken him, and forgotten him,
and all too frequently ignored him.
I have blamed him and hated and despised him.

He has never: hated, forsaken, or forgotten me.
Our relationship has frequently been one sided.
When there was only one pair of footsteps in the sand-
he carried me. He has also walked beside me.

There is a time for every season under the sun and
every purpose under heaven. Including waking up much
too early in the morning to suit me. I bet you can
even see and relate to me?

Sleepless mornings and nights may come and go.
Since I can not sleep, it is alright.
I have been busy getting reacquainted with Jesus Christ!