LIKE LADY MACBETH

Will you tell me a story?

I have not slept for thousands of years,

And it is very dark here.

I do not mind darkness, though.

Will you tell me a story?

Or, you can sing me a lullaby.

Are you musical?

No...?

I want to sleep.

Look into my eyes,

They have never dreamed.

You are laughing. Aren't you?

All you see is the Mediterranean there.

I wish I were like you.

Will you tell me a story?

I really want to

Sleep...

The writer is a Lecturer of English at Primeasia University and is the Sub Editor of Star Literature and Star Reviews pages of The Daily Star.