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Professor Gloom
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of Depression

0 posted 2002-05-31 08:51 AM


Sleep comes brushing by me in the darkness,
Deep soft pillows can not capture it long,
Creeps slow beyond my listless consciousness,
Beats harsh within me with all that’s gone wrong.
Keeps thoughts when I wish for forgetfulness.

Gloom


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Zinsser
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Calif.
1 posted 2002-05-31 09:26 AM


~~ peace to you ~~
my3monkeytoes
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In the Carolina Breeze
2 posted 2002-05-31 09:31 AM


try a goose-down comforter, flannel PJs, and counting sheep.  Oh, and some warm apple cider.  Does wonders!  

~SM

Midnitesun
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Gaia
3 posted 2002-05-31 11:35 AM


I don't fight insomnia anymore. I get up and read, sometimes try to write. Really good lines:
"Beats harsh within me with all that’s gone wrong.
Keeps thoughts when I wish for forgetfulness."


Toerag
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Ala bam a
4 posted 2002-05-31 11:44 AM


If ya want to see your dreams come true....don't sleep!!...Nice work here...
serenity blaze
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5 posted 2002-05-31 12:10 PM


looks like this is going around... good to see ya prof! oh...and by the way? personally? I sleep just fine--IN THE DAYTIME!

Enjoyed, as always...

Bridget Shenachie
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6 posted 2002-05-31 12:16 PM


When I'm no longer enjoying my insomnia, I meditate--practice a little self-induced forgetfulness.  Sometimes it works.

Shenachie

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Deep in the heart
7 posted 2002-05-31 12:16 PM


Look into my eyes.  You are getting sleepy, v..e..r..r..y sleepy

Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write.

ethome
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8 posted 2002-05-31 12:40 PM


It's hard to flush those conscious thoughts out of your mind when you're trying to succumb to sweet slumber. Believe me I know where you're coming from!
Good one Prof!

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