Trying to sleep

As I lay me down to sleep Thoughts into my head do creep Remembering things so deep Such that I may gently weep

I am wanting to get rest But it can be quite a test Even when I try my best Often I can’t get un-stressed

To me it seems unfair, wrong That for sleep I have to long And have yearnings that are strong Yet it won’t to me belong

For rest and sleep I now plead For them I have a great need It is not a case of greed To my cry, please Lord, take heed