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I Need To Sleep

I’m feeling so tired, I look such a sight Suitcases under my eyes, my skin is ghostly white Could do with a tonic without any gin A relaxing massage would make my face grin Sun on my body and cool wind in my hair A tropical beach, oh I wish I was there Guess in my dreams these things I can do If you want the same come and join me too No cares in the world just for a day Just a decent sleep and I will be ok Jan Allison 29th August 2014

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Robin Davis

Date: 9/14/2014 10:57:00 PM

Jan I know exactly what you are writing about. Sleep is not my friend. Its avoiding me like I have "cooties" LOL Thank you for the sweet comment on my Poetry poem.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/15/2014 1:10:00 AM

Its horrid not sleeping properly Ive not since my hubby had his surgery last year:-( hugs Jan xx

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 8/29/2014 8:09:00 PM

my goodness you write a lot. i think you have found your niche.

Jan Allison
Date: 8/30/2014 4:57:00 AM

I think my writing has been hiding for many years - just took my husbands cancer to discover it - he is cured i am having the time of my life - a happy ending! Hugs Jan xx

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 8/29/2014 2:24:00 PM

Wow! I can really relate to your trouble sleeping, Jan. I live by the beach and you are welcome to visit anytime. It's not a tropical island, but you can swim most months of the year. As for the sleeplessness, counting cartoon sheep in my head sometimes works. Also, try turning on the TV, but leaving the sound so low you'll have to strain to hear it. Sleep is always welcome when it finally comes! Great poem! Love, Carolyn

Jan Allison
Date: 8/29/2014 2:28:00 PM

Aww thanks so much Carolyn. I am 5 mins from a beach sadly the British weather isn't such that we can use it for more than a few weeks in a year LOL. I am sure once I've had my procedure at the hospital next week i will be able to rest easier:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 8/29/2014 10:58:00 AM

Ah hai love this one Jan! Can relate to this one as I too m sleepy dear!

Jan Allison
Date: 8/29/2014 11:08:00 AM

I hate being so tired - grrr but i can write when i can't sleep so I guess it's not too bad :-) Hugs jan xxx

Tim Smith

Date: 8/29/2014 8:24:00 AM

I'm with you....just off work on 2 hrs sleep...luckily I'm off for three days...hugs Tim

Jan Allison
Date: 8/29/2014 8:26:00 AM

See you on the beach Tim:-) hugs Jan xxx

Eileen Manassian

Date: 8/29/2014 7:44:00 AM

:) Oh sweetie. Loved this one! You sure know how to share your feelings whether happy, sad, or in love. Wonderful write. Hope you get some sleep tonight!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/29/2014 8:20:00 AM

Good choice, Jan. They don't give an option here, but if they did...I would opt for that too. Before you know it...it will be through...and hopefully there will be nothing to worry about! XOXO

Jan Allison
Date: 8/29/2014 8:17:00 AM

I've opted for sedation LOL Thanks for your comforting words I do appreciate it:-) Hugs Jan xx

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/29/2014 8:06:00 AM

Oh Hon....don't worry. I've had that done...TWICE. Need to have another one...and I'm putting it off! :( It isn't bad, though. They put you out so you don't feel anything. Keep your chin up! I'll pray for you, sweetie! May God's presence keep you calm....HUGS

Jan Allison
Date: 8/29/2014 7:50:00 AM

I'm awaiting an endoscopy next week Eileen and its praying on my mind but as dad and his 2 brothers had some form of bowel cancer they are checking me out too. Have been waiting since June and it was postponed earlier this month - I feel drained i just want it over . Hugs Jan xx