Mon. Jul 1st, 2024


In the quiet realms where shadows play,
A tale unfolds, in the light of day.
Narcolepsy, a mysterious embrace,
Whispers of dreams, in a sleep-filled space.

Excessive sleepiness, a constant shroud,
Daytime's grasp, a relentless crowd.
No respite found in the night's embrace,
A restless dance in a dreamy chase.

Cataplexy, a whimsical waltz,
Emotions trigger, a body's faults.
From laughter's joy to anger's storm,
Muscles succumb, in a fleeting form.

Sleep paralysis, a transient hold,
Between wakefulness and dreams untold.
A moment frozen, in the silent night,
A brief, haunting pause, before taking flight.

Hallucinations, vivid and wild,
Dreamscapes woven, like a whimsical child.
A journey surreal, both strange and grand,
In the borderlands where dreams command.

Fragmented sleep, a shattered glass,
A mosaic of rest, through the hours pass.
Awakening often in the quiet dark,
A fractured slumber, a delicate spark.

Genetic whispers, environmental hues,
Narcolepsy's origins, elusive clues.
Hypocretin's absence, a silent plea,
In the labyrinth of sleep, a mystery.

Daily life entwined with a sleepy thread,
Work and drive, a balance to tread.
No cure in sight, yet hope remains,
In the heart's resilience, where strength sustains.

Lifestyle's dance, medication's song,
Guiding lights when nights are long.
Support sought from healers near,
In the embrace of understanding, there's no fear.

For those who navigate this sleep-filled sea,
Seek the harbor of diagnosis key.
Narcolepsy's journey, a winding road,
With care and love, a life bestowed.

By Sarva G

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