sleep hides in dimmest corners of the night
refusing to reach out and hold us dear
for far too long our fears and pains seem bright
like scars of whiteness injuring the sight
bringing so many distant horrors near
sleep hides in dimmest corners of the night
while on each eye some terror will alight
so waking mind can slowly shred and tear
for far too long our fears and pains seem bright
thought after thought revolves upon harsh blight
and inner rack we’re thorough-cooked by fear
sleeps hides in dimmest corners of the night
options seem few and hope reduced to slight
expecting that the dawn might bring cool air
for far too long our fears and pains seem bright
yet there are answers left to turn times right
repairing rest while giving breath to spare
sleep hides in dimmest corners of the night
for far too long our fears and pains seem bright