Mr Sandman

Hey Mr Sandman can you help me sleep I’ve lost the love of my life; all I do is weep Sprinkle your magic into my eye Help me forget him so I won’t cry My head hits the pillow; I have a heavy heart Never dreamed it would be so hard being apart I know I must move on, but it’s early days I miss him so much in oh so many ways I’ve spent many hours just counting sheep My head is pounding and I’m craving sleep Sprinkle moonbeams down on me Let me be at peace so I am finally free Jan Allison 10th August 2014

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David Gordon

Date: 8/11/2014 1:51:00 PM

Great imagery. Losing a loved one can be tough. I know from experience. great write.

Jan Allison
Date: 8/11/2014 1:54:00 PM

Thanks for the lovely comment David - i was just inspired by the lyrics of a song by Kenny Rogers - hate not being able to sleep for whatever reason :-( Hugs Jan xxx

Faye Gibson

Date: 8/10/2014 12:43:00 PM

Great write, Jan. Thanks for your encouragement; you are there so often.

Jan Allison
Date: 8/10/2014 12:58:00 PM

My pleasure Faye - I try and keep the community spirit going but when you get no response back it makes you wonder is it worth it! Hugs Jan xxx

Len Gasun

Date: 8/10/2014 10:09:00 AM

I think you are both a great poet and song writer my dear friend Jan. Sometimes, it's ok with me if I can't sleep as long as I enjoy what I'm reading such as this:)). I enjoy this splendid write of yours a lot my dear friend. Thank u so much for sharing! Thanks a lot as well for your precious time stopping by on my poem. Biggest hugs! love lots, Leonora

Jan Allison
Date: 8/10/2014 10:13:00 AM

Oh Leonora you flatter me - I am a mere beginner to writing poems - only started writing in February - now its a massive part of my life. I just strive to do my best and hope others like what I write:-) Hugs jan xxx

Casarah Nance

Date: 8/10/2014 9:46:00 AM

Mr. Sandman doesn't like poets I think, that is why we are all on edge, emotional and tired, it gets us into a poetic state of mind. Glad to hear this was fiction. Hugs sweetie :)

Jan Allison
Date: 8/10/2014 9:48:00 AM

it was just based on a Kenny rogers song I was listening to Casarah - but I do have sleep issues some nights but then again don't we all:-( Hugs jan xxx

Harry Horsman

Date: 8/10/2014 7:20:00 AM

love this Jan,,i have found when tired i can write some of my most satisfying poetry, but that is another story.....love the rhyme, and the subject, one that will touch many folk.....

Jan Allison
Date: 8/10/2014 9:11:00 AM

Thanks Harry for that lovely comment - i was inspired by the lyrics of a Kenny Rogers song which mentioned Mr Sandman:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/9/2014 9:17:00 PM

I think Mr. Sandman has it in for ME. He just won't help me sleep any more than five hours a night usually and it's pissing me OFF. This was a cute poem, Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 8/10/2014 5:25:00 AM

I hate not being able to sleep Andrea and I was listening to a Kenny Rogers song and this little ditty appeared:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Arthur Vaso

Date: 8/9/2014 8:04:00 PM

Loved this, reminded me of the song!!!! I am almost tempted to post a Dan Hill song parody I did!!!!

Jan Allison
Date: 8/10/2014 5:22:00 AM

Thanks so much for the lovely comment Arthur - still waiting for you to post your poem about me:-) Hugs Jan x

Tim Smith

Date: 8/9/2014 7:08:00 PM

Oh Jan I so feel for you..Can't eat, can't sleep, not wanting to do anything but cry and feel sorry for yourself....It will get better honey...hugs Tim

Jan Allison
Date: 8/9/2014 7:39:00 PM

I've changed my sleep pattern totally since February - writing poems and having my brain not switch off doesn't help LOL. Weight loss is probably down to 'inner stress' and is being investigated but I look and feel great. Not cried since the 2 days dad was diagnosed as being terminally ill in June - you worry for me too much Tim you are a lovely friend thank you for your concern:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Jan Allison
Date: 8/9/2014 7:15:00 PM

I'm fine Tim honestly:-) I was listening to a Kenny Rodgers song lyric was about Mr Sandman and this sad little poem popped up - its not about me - some things aren't worth getting upset over Tim! Hugs Jan xxx