Sleep debt

5 minutes to 3 AM for some reason the gods of sleep have abandoned me with debt so big how could I be free the clock says 3:03 thoughts overwhelm dreamland appears elusive I am losing grip the body doesn’t forgive it’s 4:23 yawns are stronger yet control screams green my eyes are undecided a battle I cannot win 5:15, tick tock mercy on me need a break from this reverse spell the night looks bleak another one to settle sunshine knocks engines roaring signs of defeat I keep still