The Wolf Who Couldn't Sleep

There once was a wolf who couldn't sleep
His fur was matted and gray
His eyes were bloodshot and he felt
Lethargic through the day
And then when bedtime came, his brain
Was riddled through with thoughts
With content like: Do clouds have minds?
What happens when wood rots?
Do skunks know just how bad they smell?
Are certain mushrooms shy?
Can lowly earthworms fall in love?
Is earth aware of sky?
The thoughts went on and on like this
Night after sleepless night
And not a wink of sleep was won
The sun rose cruelly bright
And due to deprivation, this poor wolf
Would drag his feet
The pack went on without him
Soon he had no food to eat
Cold nights in cave with questions like:
Is starlight close or far?
Do bats have dreams? And why do
Frogs say 'croak' and bears say 'rawr'?
He lasted only three weeks more
No food, no sleep, just thinking
He tossed and turned each night, and spent
His days at rivers drinking
But no one gave him answers
Until one night he was dead
There was a wolf who couldn't sleep
But you're not him. Go to bed.