tossing, turning; in my head
pleasant visions quickly fled
tattered dreams began to creep
i could scarcely think of sleep
i looked about and was not alone
everywhere lie a restless drone
pain escaped in troubled breathes
dismantled wills must acquiesce
told to work and to procreate
distempered men we incarcerate
fear subversion, but not of self
distraction successful, ideal of wealth
failure impossible, self medication
easier to swallow the external delegation
lie still and they will lie too
it’s what society requires all do
eyes closed for restless slumber
just until they call my number