Age vs. Rest

Age vs. Rest: Unraveling the Enigma

As time’s twilight emerges, sleep we seek,
Yet its grasp grows elusive, leaving us weak.
Why does slumber evade as the years turn?
Let’s explore the enigma, the lessons we yearn.

Consciousness encounters shifts, so profound,
Sleep architecture altered, a change tightly wound.

Firstly, the circadian rhythm, our internal clock,
Battles with decay, confusion, a frustrating block.
Once aligned like clockwork, now it wavers,
Throwing off the balance, where sleep’s favor savors.

Then comes the issue of the brain’s sleep waves,
Alpha, beta, theta, delta in endless cascades.

With age, the transitions stutter and misalign,
Interrupting the journey to dreams divine.
The mind roams restlessly through the night,
Wondering if peaceful slumber will come into sight.

Next, hormones whisper a different tune,
Insufficient melatonin plays with our commune.

Once flooding our senses, now dwindling low,
Leaving us restless, searching for an evening’s glow.
These chemical messengers won’t keep us in peace,
As age chips away at their once vibrant lease.

Lastly, physical ailments join the midnight fray,
Arthritis, apnea, discomfort holding sway.

Pain becomes a staunch adversary of rest,
As we toss and turn, seeking solace in every bed.
But fear not, for knowledge can be our anchor,
Guiding us through nights, reclaiming the slumber we hanker.

In this ever-evolving dance with Father Time,
Adaptation reveals secrets, solutions to find.

So, as sleep eludes, we embark on this quest,
Understanding the shifts, embracing what’s best.
For in our pursuit, we learn and grow,
Unraveling the enigma, age vs. rest we’ll come to know.