[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
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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Once I wake in the middle of the night and those wheels start turning, I'm lucky to get any sleep before dawn.
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What a great poem! I wouldn't have thought about making a list of things keeping me up, but your is eloquently said! Much love! 💗
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I hope you get a great night's sleep tonight, Gillena! 💙
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Often a struggle when it comes to taking a well earned rest. There has to be an element of achievement at the end! Well done Gillena!
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Sounds familiar, Gillena! We seem to have similar falling (hopefully) asleep patterns.
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Oh yes... that is exactly how it is.
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