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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14 comments:

  1. HelenMay 14, 2026 at 5:05 PM

    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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  2. Gillena CoxMay 14, 2026 at 5:12 PM

    Thanks, Helen

    Much love

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  3. Ken / rivrvlogrMay 14, 2026 at 6:57 PM

    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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  4. CaraMay 14, 2026 at 7:30 PM

    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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  5. Merril D. SmithMay 14, 2026 at 8:08 PM

    I hope you get a great night's sleep tonight, Gillena! 💙

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  6. kaykualaMay 14, 2026 at 10:03 PM

    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!

    Hank

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  7. Gillena CoxMay 14, 2026 at 10:27 PM

    Thanks for dropping by Hank

    Much love

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  8. judydykstrabrown.comMay 15, 2026 at 12:18 AM

    Sounds familiar, Gillena! We seem to have similar falling (hopefully) asleep patterns.

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  9. brudbergMay 15, 2026 at 3:32 AM

    Oh yes... that is exactly how it is.

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  10. Gillena CoxMay 15, 2026 at 5:40 AM

    Happy you dropped by Björn

    Much love

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