Sleep Thief

Once again, sleep evades me Weary and worried, I lie awake Struggling to quiet my anxious mind The relentless 'why's' and 'what if's' And the self-deprecating thoughts stealing my slumber A complicated dilemma and a tough choice An outcome and a consequence Does my head know best? Why does my heart feel otherwise? Not sure the odds are in my favour I continue to toss and turn Feeling uncertain and ill-prepared Exhausted eyes stare blankly at the ceiling above Time is about to run out Both on my deadline And my night's sleep