On Being Awake at 2:19 AM

A poem I found on this site:

Night Without Sleep

by Ellen Bailey

Have you ever had a night when you just couldn't sleep? Even when you're so tired you could fall off your feet? You get up for awhile, and then you lay back down And just lie there, watching the clock go round Have you ever had a night when you just couldn't sleep? And you remember that old adage, "Try counting sheep" After some time has passed by You decide you'll give it a try Have you ever had a night when you just couldn't sleep? And you start counting sheep, even their feet Since sleep won't come, you get out of bed And decide to have some roast mutton instead