Poem | Insomnia

William Hathaway published a poem titled "Insomnia" in Commonweal.

The poem explores themes of sleeplessness, aging, and philosophical reflection. Hathaway describes reading an old book belonging to his father while struggling with insomnia and physical aches. He references stoic philosophy regarding the soul and the pursuit of virtue. The work touches on the nature of reality and the distinction between physical existence and the forms of the world.