3.45am

I slowly become aware that I’m awake

dreams are being edited by my conscious mind

random connections smoothed out

pause. edit. re-run to make sense

Eyes twitch behind closed lids

senses slowly focus as familiar sounds unfold

my still body fakes to get the upper hand

but my mind will not be tricked into sleep

Limbs awkward as I become aware of them

brief respite as I reposition and fold into myself

a manufactured dream fails to lull or soothe

my eyes open as time slowly comes into focus

3 bloody 45 again...