The Long Night

The long night stretches, silence echoing through the halls.
Sweet dreams chase after nightmares, though they may be hard to recall.
But before one may dream, they must first fall asleep.
A difficult task, when shadows are the only company you keep.
How long must the night last? When will the insomnia end?
When will the morning sun's rays reach out like an old friend?
When the long night is over, when sleep finally descends.
Then may you rest, though for now all you do is pretend.