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A Night In Somnia

I spent a night in Somnia which put me to the test The lodgings were luxurious but I could find no rest They said it was a quiet town I fell for all their ploys And all the stupid sheep I tried to count made too much noise Minutes ticking into hours All my dreams were lost And like a stir-fry vegetable is how I turned and tossed That cheap motel in Somnia was just a tourist trap No matter how I tried I couldn't even take a nap So I had a cup of coffee waiting for the sun to rise The night was finally over as I rubbed my bloodshot eyes Now here I am in Sanity the company where I work I'm staring at computer screens and feeling like a jerk Too many nights in Somnia have made me hit a wall Oh great! Here comes my manager The pink slip says it all!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019




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Date: 2/15/2019 1:14:00 PM
Oh my gosh Michael, I just love this. Especially the word play. Great write! And another fave! Susan
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Michael Wise
Date: 2/15/2019 2:03:00 PM
Thank u Susan! :)
Date: 2/9/2019 8:39:00 PM
I am a citizen of Somnia :) another awesome write!
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Michael Wise
Date: 2/10/2019 7:23:00 AM
I'm the Mayor! LOL Thank u PS! :)
Date: 2/8/2019 6:12:00 PM
G'day Michael … the nights appear really long in Somnia - enjoyed your light hearted poem - Lindsay
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Michael Wise
Date: 2/8/2019 6:28:00 PM
In Somnia, the nights never seem to end! LOL Thank u Lindsay! :)
Date: 2/8/2019 1:51:00 PM
lol. Funny. I don't want to go there :) Well done.
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Michael Wise
Date: 2/8/2019 1:55:00 PM
Thanks Heidi! I don't recommend it! LOL :)

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