I'm Tired, Exhausted, I Just Want to Sleep - By Shweta Kriplani

Written By: Shweta Kriplani

Category: Rhyme poetry

Competition: Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

In the realm of evocative rhyme poetry, Shweta Kriplani presents her poignant work "I'm Tired, Exhausted, I Just Want to Sleep" as part of the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. This entry captures the profound sense of weariness and longing for solace that resonates deeply within the human experience. The poem explores themes of exhaustion, solitude, and the yearning for peace, offering readers a glimpse into the mind of someone seeking respite from the relentless demands of life.

About the Work

Shweta Kriplani's poem delves into the depths of emotional and physical exhaustion. Through vivid imagery and rhythmic verse, she paints a picture of a soul burdened by the weight of daily life. The poem's mood is somber yet honest, as it explores the intersection of insomnia and introspection. The recurring motif of sleep serves as a metaphor for escape and release, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences of fatigue and the search for inner peace.

I'm tired, exhausted, I just want to sleep.

Original Submission by Shweta Kriplani

I'm Tired, Exhausted, I Just Want to Sleep

I'm tired exhausted I just want to sleep

To sink below where shadows creep.

Where clocks don't tick,hearts don't race,

And I can vanish without a trace.

Each day a drag,with heavy hands,

A fogged out mind that barely stands.

I smile on cue, I play my role,

But there's nothing left ,that can make me whole.

They say "hold on",they say "be strong",

But strength ran dry- I've held too long.

My bones are cracking under the weight,

I can't be helped,it is too late.

I'm tired, exhausted, i just want to sleep,

To drown in silence cold and deep.

No lullabies,no gentle grace-

Just darkness around with its frightening face.

I walk through crowds like a fading ghost,

Not quiet dead,but far from most.

They laugh,they talk, they live, they shine,

While I count my days,and say I'm fine.

My ceiling stares back every night,

There's not a sound, there's not a light.

Insomnia,a slow decay,

My skies are now forever gray.

I'm tired, exhausted, I just want to sleep,

Let me fall, somewhere steep.

A pit, a sea,a lightless void,

Where dreams and noise are both destroyed.

Don't call my name,don't light my way,

Don't beg for me to try or stay .

This isn't the weakness,this is my truth,

Reminisce of my stolen youth.

I'm tired, exhausted,i just want to sleep,

To close my eyes and finally weep.

Not tears of pain, just calm release,

A whispered end, a moment's peace.

So if I fade and disappear,

Don't search for me, I am not here.

I've gone to where the silence keeps,

I'm tired, exhausted,I just want to sleep.

About the Competition

The Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 by Hashtag Kalakar is a distinguished platform celebrating the art of words. It invites poets and writers from around the world to share their creative expressions. Participants engage with diverse themes, exploring the human condition through prose and poetry. This competition fosters a global community of artists, encouraging dialogue and inspiration through the power of storytelling and verse.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Shweta Kriplani for her participation in the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. Her poem "I'm Tired, Exhausted, I Just Want to Sleep" offers a poignant exploration of fatigue and longing for peace. Thank you, Shweta, for sharing your evocative voice and contributing to this global celebration of creativity.

About Hashtag Kalakar

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