I Know I Should Be Asleep By Now, But I Just Can't Close My Eyes

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I know I should be asleep by now, but I just can't close my eyes.
It's 12:35 at night and I can feel my mind, body, and eyes screaming for slumber.
But something pries open my gaze; denying my attempt to rest.
I just can't do it.
I can't fall asleep.
Can't drift into R.E.M..
I wish I could, but something stronger than every ouce of energy in my body keeps me from my goal.

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