Sleepless

Written by John Trimpi

 

I haven’t slept much in the past few days.

What the fuck’s wrong with that?

I’ve been emotionally labile (I cried a little).

What’s the fuck’s wrong with that?

 

I don’t know what to do while I’m sleepless.

What the fuck’s wrong with that?

I get compulsive and impetuous when I don’t sleep.

What the fuck’s wrong with that?

Sometimes I get surly and short.

What the fuck’s wrong with that?

Maybe I don’t handle things in the best way.

What the fuck’s wrong with that?

 

You’re free to judge my shortcomings,

just as I’m free to criticize you.

What the fuck’s wrong with either?

I’m fearful of a new pattern developing.

What the fuck’s wrong with that?

 

Oh sure, I’d rather have it some other way.

And what the fuck is wrong with that?