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passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
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0 posted 2007-02-11 01:41 AM

If only I could sleep awhile

and stop pondering outcomes of things
that might never come to be-
mostly it's the past mistakes
that keep circling over me

like vultures waiting for a martyr,
for the eyes to finally close in peace,
anticipating some meaningless victory
when the mind dawns and gives release.

I gaze into the darkness
where thoughts are grim and deep,
maybe they would leave me be
if I could only sleep.

Roniece Dawson-Bruce
Member Ascendant

since 2000-01-29

Posts 5689
Sydney, Australia

1 posted 2007-02-11 01:55 AM

Dixie... girlfriend, you need some chammoile tea???

enjoyed this wonderful piece of yours... RDB

Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight.........

The Lady
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-12-26

Posts 7634
The Southwest

2 posted 2007-02-11 02:02 PM

I'm with Roniece
a cup of tea
with a cookie
a nice warm bath
relax
your eyelids are growing heavy

I love the poem

DennisTheMenace
Member

since 2005-09-04

Posts 240

3 posted 2007-02-11 04:19 PM

Tea might not be strong enuff, hot chocolate works better. (With Marshmellows)

Don't worry be happy
Like a term paper turned in
forget about it and move on

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

4 posted 2007-02-12 08:47 PM

Nice writing...sleep will come when things are settled...James

UseTheIllusion
Member

since 2006-02-06

Posts 223
In a state of limbo

5 posted 2007-02-12 09:26 PM

I enjoyed this one.

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

6 posted 2007-02-12 10:37 PM

maybe sleeping pills for awhile...same thing here tonight

thanks for reading

iliana
Member Patricius

since 2003-12-05

Posts 13434
USA

7 posted 2007-02-13 12:54 PM

Know just what you mean, Dixie. My days and nights are all mixed up. I have a friend who used to tell me that when I couldn't sleep I should imagine a limp old soak over in the corner of the bedroom and "become" that limp old sock. It worked back then. My 84 year old mother tells me to take a hot shower (grins). Wishing you pleasant dreams when you get that needed rest. *smiles*...jo

garysgirl

Member Laureate

since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

8 posted 2007-02-13 02:46 AM

Dixie, as you can see by the time on some of my posts, I also have this problem. I honestly think, though, if I would just get off the computer, I would go to sleep. I usually do when I lie down on the couch to watch a tv program. Then, when I wake up, I get back on here. LOL I think it may be an addiction.

Goodnight, Dixiegirl, and dream sweet dreams!!
Hugs,
Ethel

sewasham
Senior Member

since 2006-09-11

Posts 714
Oklahoma, USA

9 posted 2007-02-13 09:11 AM

Some of us are just born night owls I guess. Lovely write. Take care and Have fun. Steve

Angel4aKing
Senior Member

since 2006-09-27

Posts 1372
USA

10 posted 2007-02-13 03:24 PM

Wow!!! You must have been in my bedroom the night before last or any given night for that matter...you have described me perfectly!!!!

JL
Member Ascendant

since 2004-04-01

Posts 6128
Texas, USA

11 posted 2007-02-13 04:31 PM

"I gaze into the darkness
where thoughts are grim and deep,
maybe they would leave me be
if I could only sleep."

With time comes healing.
Get "positive" into your dreams.

JL

Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed:
blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.
~Jesus Christ

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