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The Insomniac
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The Insomniac |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I have always been an insomniac chasing sleep through the dark corridors Of a chaotic mind as it gleefully dances just out of my reach, taunting me with the promise of sweet dreams and peaceful slumber. Ah, my kingdom.... (had I a kingdom) for a quiet mind, If only for one night. Not an eternity, mind you, Just a night now and then. Ida |
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Clang Member
since 2005-12-15
Posts 222 |
I can relate. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Oh, Ida, I do know what that can be like! Fortunately, I got so tired (lol) of being an insomniac that I quit! Seriously, I just said enough is enough. When I go to bed I now tell myself that all is well in my world and I am in my own sacred space of peace and tranquility. I also cut down on my tea consumption during the day, do not watch the news before going to bed, have a healthy bedtime snack with some protein, shortened my prayers to a couple of sentences, put my mind in a peaceful place, and refuse to pay any heed to any negative thoughts that may creep up on me. My bedroom window is open for fresh air ~ in all kinds of weather (except for violent thunderstorms). I may not sleep many hours but they are deep and replenishing. I wish this for you, as well, Dear Ida! May you sleep the sleep of an innocent babe!  Loving hug, Linda |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Thank You, Linda. I'll try some of your methods (though I'm not nearly trusting enough to leave the window open) Did you ever hear of the night stalker? Ida |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Oh, I would never leave my window open if my bedroom was on the main floor!  I hope some of my suggestions will help. Sweet dreams, Linda  |
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tonyV Junior Member
since 2008-01-14
Posts 36 |
Right when I saw the title, I just jumped to it, only because I've experienced many sleepless nights. A well crafted poem. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Ida, you rendered your sleepness nights so well. I am sorry. I sleep almost always peacefully because I have learned to meditate, to calm down, but the main reason is that I fall to pieces, because I stretch my energies to the very maximum till my eyes close (which is probably wrong!) ... but I would not have the time to come on Pip so often, if I did not use the nightly hours ...  .Love and restoring nights! Margherita |
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WindWalker Senior Member
since 2001-10-12
Posts 1218 |
I too have many sleepless nights, so I can really relate to what you are saying. |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
enjoyed this very much.. hope you get to sleep well.... love RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing...James |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
My good friend Ida, most sleep problems are caused by worry. Now I always look at things this way, if it ia something I can fix, then there is no need to worry. If it is something I can't fix then there is still no need to worry because worrying just will not help. So close your eyes and think about all the good things in your life and go to sleep. I'll say a prayer for you dear Ida and wish you all the best. Love Lindsay |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
[This message has been edited by Marchmadness (01-22-2008 02:34 AM).] |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Thank you all for your comments. Lindsey, I think that in my case insomnia is not caused so much by worry rather a very restless mind and the pain of arthritis and fibromyalgia. Old age can be a gift in some respects, not so much in others.Thank you for always being there and commenting. Ida |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Enjoyed your poem MarchMadness!!!!  ARCTIC WIND |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
EXACTLY! [as a fellow 'insomniac' (with a mind that has no 'off switch') you are delimiting my 'life' here as well!] Applause for this 'write!' |
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