Torment

Strong opponent? Why yes.

Exhaustion won’t fall in defeat!

Oh how it laughs,

and laughs,

celebrating its victories.

What is coffee to this,

this mighty warrior?

Pour it hotter,

and faster,

the crash will just hit harder!

A new vice? Exercise – Bring it!

It’ll only get worse.

Tired bodies,

easily hurt,

oh how it relishes your curse!

But alas, nighttime is here,

beds and dreams whisper sweet.

The tide has turned,

you win now –

Not yet, it taunts, as sleep retreats.