Thursday, May 14, 2026

1404

 [The Dreamer,” an oil painting by Caspar David Friedrich from the period 1820-1840, ]


To Sleep

Night is generally for sleeping

I toss and turn

Close my eyes, then open them; peeping

Again pull up the covers; durn

If its too hot like; roasting

I pull them down again; stern

My opened eyes espy; the dark's  in

I think may be a nightlight; kerne

Or a glass of water; pouring

Or a dream; yearn

But first to sleeping

For there are no daydreams at night; learn

© gillena cox



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2 comments:

  1. I realize having trouble sleeping is a problem for many ~~ the list you shared of what goes on when attempting sleep, did make me giggle a bit. Wishing you a peaceful eight hours every night, Gillena.

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