not able to sleep

It's 5:24 am Monday morning I haven't been able to sleep. I've keep busy this sleepless night w/ poems to my dad...

Outside, I am sturdy
Outside, I am strong
Inside, I am hurt
Inside, I am empty
Inside, my heart aches for my father

Must not think
Must keep busy
Must not let my heart ache
Must keep strong for my mother
Must not think of our lost
Must not let my mothers’ heart ache

I wrap my arms around my nieces
I wrap my arms around my nephews
I wrap my arms around my sisters
I wrap my arms around my brothers
I wrap my arms around my mom
I wrap my heart around my dad

I love you dad…

Don’t tremble
Don’t close my eyes
Don’t let my tears run
Don’t seal my trembling lips
Don’t let my aching heart start
Don’t forget my dad.