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Sleep Deprivation |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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Exhaustion makes me silly, Sometimes it drives me mad! One minute I'm hysterical, Then I'm crying 'cause I'm sad. I make no sense when tired, Puffed eyes, they cannot see. I don't even look myself, And no one knows it's me! I slip into hidden places, In my convoluted mind, Not knowing what may lurk there, Or what treasure I will find. All barriers just vanish, Nothing impedes my flow of thoughts. They gush from me like Niagara, When I've pulled out all the stops! I spill bold words uncensored, I shoot straight from my hips. I never know what I will say, From my flip-flappin' lips! Fatigue can change my manner, And the way I view the world, When my patience flies out the window, I become a WILD girl! Perhaps I need some shut-eye, To regain some propriety, Because sleep deprivation, Has stolen my sobriety! |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
Woman, there are times, when you write things like this, that I feel as if somehow we were split from the same soul. Feeling heavy lids today. My, my, I wonder what I shall say? Tee-hee. Love ya -- susan Happiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Susan ~ Might I say the same thing about your writes as well!!  Perhaps some cucumber slices will get rid of the puffiness under our eyes from the lack of sleep! lol I need to be asleep to do my night travelling! Perhaps you could join me ~ after we each have a nice cup of Chamomile tea! Sleepy hugs, Linda |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Being silly is good for the heart! Even if you are sleepy too. Enjoyed this write. JL  |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Earth Angel, LOL read one of my poems that should put you to sleep.  |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
I don't know what I'd do If I couldn't read you...so emphatically and elegantly written... Such a vision you present...with each and every word...lovely write |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
funny...but sad too I can relate |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
JL ~ I'm just your regular garden variety Silly Milly ~ who happens to also be an angel! teehee I thought I'd just throw that in there to get a laugh! Have a day of joy ~ and sleep well! Big hug, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Mr. T. ~ But, Mr. Tumbleweed, I read your poems every morning and that is a wonderful way for me to START my day! I'm infused and enthused by your muse ~ and youse! Blessings from Heaven, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lee ~ Wow! Thanks for that enthusiastic response! ~ Sending you a barrel of laughs ~ one for each day of the coming year!   Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
p s ~ I don't usually require very much sleep, but lately I seem to be needing more ~ and not getting it! Then I get all silly and discombobulated and call everybody by the wrong name! ~ and that has gotten me into a lot of trouble!!! Tonight I will follow the advice I give to everybody else who has insomnia! That should do the trick and I'll retire this Silly Milly until the next time my halo slips! lol Linda |
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Ceinwyn Member Elite
since 2000-07-09
Posts 2175VA |
I have this funny feeling that you're writing about me again  call me conceited..lol If at first you don't succeed destroy all the evidence that you tried. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
LOL....in more ways than you know. I did not go to bed last night at all -- long project due........probably will be keeping strange hours for awhile if I can hack it......so this was just perfect, Earth Angel! *muchos restos* & hugs, jo |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ceinwyn ~ lol You're not conceited, Kris! One of my poems was inspired by you and I bet you know which one that was! lol Sorry to hear that you can identify with this insomniacal piece! May you sleep like a contented baby this night! Loves 'n hugs, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
iliana ~ I pulled an all-nighter on Saturday! Like you, when I'm absorbed in a project, I lose all track of time! We should be better to ourselves! I love the peace and solitude of the night ~ but I love a bright, sunny day as well. I burn the candle at both ends and it usually doesn't affect me ~ but this week it has! Loveya lily gal! Linda |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
My oh my, do I know the woe in this verse. I'm blind, insane, and rabid when over exhausted. Just let me find a little corner to curl up in, and I'm fine in a bit. Perfect rhyme poetess. It's hard being a total woman.  Sincerely, Reg |
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Ceinwyn Member Elite
since 2000-07-09
Posts 2175VA |
You're good see I knew that was about me  It's nice to know I inspire someone lol...Lotsa Love, Kris If at first you don't succeed destroy all the evidence that you tried. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Reg ~ I enjoyed reading your reply! It gave me a little chuckle! ~ and thank you for the nice comment!Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Kris ~ winky wink  Love 'n hugs, Linda |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (angel hugs) Awwwwwwww, I do believe sleep is important as the amount of sleep seems to relate to how our mood is going to be, and I usually stay up late every other night writing songs but make an effort to get good sleep between it all! (smiles) Yay, now take a siesta, sleepy head, yay, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Linda, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "You'll find something that's enough to keep you |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Noah ~ I usually do not require much sleep, but there are times when I get less than usual and I get behind. This poem is about those times! lol Sleep well tonight my friend! EA |
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