SLEEP
Once upon a time sleep just crept in
We just delved deep within
Wandered in dream world to spin
Waking up we felt refreshed again.
Nature signs like sun set darkness
Triggered us to sleep with calmness
Fatigued with work or hunger satiated
Also drove us into sleep conjured.
If we fell ill we opted to sleep
If our body ached we fell asleep
We slept on bus train plane
We slept when in severe strain.
These days sleep eludes us somehow
We dare not go to bed now
Mind is refusing to calm down
With many things to do we drown.
We pass time watching television
Or get glued to screen on cell phone
We have done away with reading
It's a nightmare with pen for writing.
What was effortless once
Is now a herculean task for us
We twist and turn on the bed
Only to get up more tired.
Sleep is now a commodity
One has to get it with Chamomile tea
Or a breathing regimen
Or a meditation TM and Zen.
We use Apps to learn the techniques
And monitor sleep pattern rhythms
We consume melatonin supplement
Have outsourced sleep inducement.
Body has forgotten how to rest
Mind remains active with its quest
Sleep hasn't left our bodies
We don't value our passions.
Some do have medical reasons
To become insomniacs
They have to approach doctors
And get vital treatments.
As we realise money doesn't bring happiness
We need good sleep to stay with jubilence
Body heals itself during sleep
Mind refreshes for its upkeep.
- Gopinath S
(penned without ChatGPT support)