In darkest gloom, I wander wide awake
No dream doth soothe my restless, tortured mind
Each hour mocks me, every breath I take
Night is my jailer, cruel and unkind
O cursed insomnia, thou art my dread
Stealing all peace, devouring my soul
If slumber's lost, take this mortal thread
End me or grant sleep to make me whole
My eyes are graves, void of any gleam
Sorrows chain me in endless midnight's grip
I beg the stars in one silent scream
If rest be denied, let existence slip
O cursed insomnia, thou art my dread
Stealing all peace, devouring my soul
If slumber's lost, take this mortal thread
End me or grant sleep to make me whole
If thou wilt not lull me, O night so deep
Then quench my flame where shadows forever creep