Late night vigil

Up so late and all is quiet.
In my head, my brain cells riot.
I cannot sleep or lie in silence.
Shuteye escapes me with an assured defiance.
I try to calm my thoughts and feelings.
My eyes only see busy shadows on ceilings.
This insomnia really is exhausting & draining.
Like the darkest of days when it does nothing but raining.
I'll get myself up, for tea and some reading.
I think of food now, but it’s not time for feeding.
I cannot concentrate on my book of choice,
you can't read this now says my deep inner voice
I shuffle along the sofa to reach the remote,
a-ha the Olympics highlights, will that get my vote?
As I watch I remember that I've seen it already.
Is there nothing I can do to keep my thoughts steady?
Quickly I flick from channel to channel.
Which I find as absorbing as a bloody wet flannel!
So it’s onto the office chair that I get.
Perhaps I should surf the internet?
What the heck, I'll give it a go.
It might tire me out, you just never know?
Five minutes pass, I'm still surfing blindly,
as I think please let this sleep take over me kindly.
Emails read, facebook status updated,
EBay sellers feedback, given & rated.
Oh my goodness, I feel relief as I yawn
Good night & God bless, until tomorrows new morn.