Sleep
sleep a precious
commodity there have been times when sleep eludes me
i lie awake for hours reliving days passed what he said/she said
would’a, could’a, should’a thoughts chase dreams away vivid pictures reOccur
plain as day i know i need the
rest and no matter how
determined
sleep is alWays a step
away it seems thIs happens when life
is out of balance/ or i am
worry seems to play a pArt and who needs it life will be whAt it is
and no amount of worry
will change things i find mySelf
going over yesterday’s grocery list
or all thAt is to be dOne
the following day whAt is needed is
a small box to keep it all
perhaps a list would help mayBe in the quiet hOurs forgiveness is the answer
forgiveness of mySelf and
others a cup of warm milk turn off the light
September 29, 2017
5 comments:
I use lists. I like how you think of of a list as a "small box". That is effectively what they are. The words form the sides of the box. I like this phrase "thoughts chase dreams away". There does seem to be a difference between "thoughts" and "dreams" I wasn't aware of until I read your phrase. Thoughts can go on those lists. Dreams I often can't even remember the next morning--I can't put them in that small box as easily. I agree that forgiveness is the answer, but how does one get to that point where forgiveness has occurred? Sometimes I trying deeper breathing. Nice poem!
This left me sleuthing allude and elude. I agree there is something about making a list or committing to paper that seems to "free up" the tendency to dwell on a thought. As always, a great write!
I go through this so many nights, when my mind wont stop Thinking and keeps me from sleeping. Generally, I give up and read and that eventually makes me sleepy again.
I do know these nights, going over all you should have done or shouldn't have done..
I totally relate to this.
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