Power of Sleep
Sleep is a state of rest for body, mind and spirit. It has so much potential in it that no passion or sentiment can challenge it. In his poem, "Lights Out", Edward Thomas exquisitely expounds the power of sleep. Sleep is so powerful that its invasion is inescapable. its dominance of a panacea and its end is a new beginning.
Firstly, sleep is so potent that its invasion is irresistible. Even the noblest task, the favourite book or the dearest face cannot keep us awake for a long time. Sleep is cumulative; if we resist it one day, it attacks the next day. We are helpless in the hands of sleep. At last we have to surrender before the alluring force of sleep.
Secondly, sleep is so powerful that its hold or dominance is a panacea. It magically heals all despairs and miseries, and puts an end to all troubles and problems. William Shakespeare rightly says about sleep: "the balm of hurt minds". In fact, a sound sleep is the best natural cure in the doctors' books.
Thirdly, the end of sleep is a new beginning. Life is a journey and sleep is a "power-filling station". When our power to continue the journey ends, we, the travelers, go to sleep. Sleep restores the energy in us. Thus when we wake up, we recommence the journey on "many a road track" that become visible by "the dawn's first crack".
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