Insomnia

It doesn't happen often. Most night's sleep comes easily. Not last night. Exhaustion! Tired eyes. But sleep remained evasive.

Perhaps a result of discomfort. A chemotherapy induced rash covering my skin from head to toe. Itching, hurting, making me want to scratch. Tthe allergic rhinitis. Hay fever. Anti histamines have not helped, and the discomfort increase daily.

Then the thunder started. Still early too early for summer rain, the thundershower took the weatherman by surprise. First rans always have that smell. It provided a welcome break from the extreme dryness of the Highveld winter. Perhaps the rain will help clear the air off al those pollens!

The rain ended. Still no sleep. More discomfort. Some TV. "Who wants to be a millionaire?"

Back to bed. Another glass of water. The hours pass. Just me and my thoughts. At last I sleep, dream and awake, still tired, ready to face the new day.

Tonight will be different.