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Sleepless Nights

Sleepless My mind wanders down an empty hallway Turning knobs checking each door Hoping Wishing Wanting To find Sleep She is my elusive lover I was in bliss When she cradled me in her soft arms I rested my weary head upon her bosom Lovely dreams flowed like a peaceful river Refreshing Invigorating I flew among the treetops Gentle breezes whispered my name “Come discover the secrets of the universe” I could see brief glimpses of eternity Light lived inside of me Now I am stuck in the dark Eyes closed yet she will not come I toss and turn on sheets of broken glass Cutting Slicing through My dreamless silence There on my nightstand That clock Mocking me That incessant tick tock Seconds to hours Thoughts disjointed Flickers of the past Future worries That rarely materialize I know better Yet I’m unable to be wise So I continue to walk Down this empty hallway Turning knobs Checking each door Knocking Pounding Please please I don't want to be here any more Slumber I beg you Please Please Open a door.

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April Mitchell

Date: 8/7/2013 7:28:00 PM

Now that is beautiful!and kinda irritating that you just can't get to sleep!lol!bravo

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/8/2013 7:10:00 AM

What a great comment! Thanks

Tim Ryerson

Date: 7/23/2013 8:01:00 PM

Absolute dead on description of insomnia, Richard...I am stunned and awed...Your personification of sleep as your lover intoduces the poem perfectly...This writing style reminds me a little of Edward Hirch's 'Lay Back the Darkness' which I have posted if you want to check it out...

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/24/2013 7:48:00 AM

Thanks Tim, I will check it out. I am not familiar with his work.

Bl Devnath

Date: 7/23/2013 12:39:00 PM

For superb win, wish you a grand congrats, my friend. Loved always, bl

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/23/2013 2:38:00 PM

Thanks for your visits today.

Joseph May

Date: 7/23/2013 11:10:00 AM

great write ...congrats on your win

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/23/2013 2:40:00 PM

Thanks Joseph

S.Jagathsimhan Nair

Date: 7/23/2013 9:39:00 AM

Congrats, friend, it's a fine piece of writing!!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/23/2013 6:01:00 PM

Thanks so much.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 7/23/2013 6:22:00 AM

I'm so glad you entered this version, Richard! IT WON! CONGRATULATIONS! :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/23/2013 2:42:00 PM

Ha ha;) ;0). ;0)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/23/2013 7:26:00 AM

RICHARD!!! YOU GOT ME! ;) Yes...I was trying to hint at that. Was I that OBVIOUS! :) Well....I'm so glad you WON!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/23/2013 7:11:00 AM

I am very pleased, I'm glad I took your advice.;0)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 7/23/2013 5:28:00 AM

grreat piece, rich.. applause on your fine win..:) huggs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/23/2013 6:04:00 AM

Thanks so much Nette

John Posey

Date: 7/23/2013 4:53:00 AM

Richard, The Sandman has brought a master key to all the doors that would not open... Congratulations and peaceful sleep.... Great win, my friend.....Jake

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/23/2013 6:06:00 AM

Thanks John. I slept like a baby, up every few hours. Just joking slept very well.

Len Gasun

Date: 7/22/2013 9:59:00 PM

My huge heartfelt congratulations on your super win my dear friend, Richard.It’s an outstanding poem indeed which really deserved its shining win. Thank you so much for giving me your precious gem in my contest and for your support. Love lots and big hugs, Leonora

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/23/2013 6:08:00 AM

Thanks so much Leonra. I am thankfully and honored you picked my poem. This is a special win as it is my 100th placement here on the soup.

Abdulhafeez Oyewole

Date: 7/7/2013 1:37:00 AM

I love the healthy rhythm in this piece. I think you've captured the theme of the contest. May be I will write one for the contest if it's not closed. Well done and Good luck. AO

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/7/2013 6:55:00 AM

You should A.O I am sure you would do an excellent job.

Cherie Thomas

Date: 7/6/2013 6:55:00 AM

Your words, have such depth & meaning , that clock mocking me. Such a familiar feeling, sleeplessness. I experience it often & enjoyed reading your excellent work.....ty:) cherie

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/6/2013 7:34:00 AM

Thanks again Cherie, I appreciate you taking the time to read some of my poems. Hugs Rick

April Gabriella

Date: 7/3/2013 2:52:00 PM

Hello Richard. You have some soup mail! :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/3/2013 3:09:00 PM

Thanks for the soup mail.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 7/3/2013 12:09:00 PM

The sheets of broken glass really got me on this one. I hope it was a good choice...good luck, Richard. I'm posting mine soon! :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/3/2013 12:12:00 PM

Good luck to you as well, I think you will do very well.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 7/3/2013 11:24:00 AM

Richard....this grabbed me more than the one you entered for the contest...the desperation seemed more real..the insomnia palpable. Fantastic write! :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/3/2013 11:30:00 AM

Thanks for the feedback, I may switch it.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 7/3/2013 10:56:00 AM

oh my, a detalled delicate piece so inviting... what a wordsmith you are, richard... a topper!..:) huggs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/3/2013 11:18:00 AM

Thanks Nette, that is a very nice thing to say.