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Sleeplessness

I cannot sleep I can't find dreams Though tired as my body seems My mind adrift Thoughts everywhere I wish I could fly away up there Let go of the future Forget the past Because none of this is made to last But my brain won't stop It won't slow down In pointless thoughts I continually drown So here I am Writing away Trying to pass the time of day Until into sleep I finally fall Hopefully dream of nothing at all.

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Fire Bird

Date: 10/15/2023 12:46:00 AM

I find this happens to me a lot to. - Phoenix :)

Aly Bahr
Date: 2/25/2024 5:29:00 PM

Why am I not surprised Firebird, you are so like me!

Shared Poems

Date: 9/28/2023 4:25:00 PM

A lovely poem again, but dreaming can sometimes bring us happiness, have hope! - Shared poems :)

Ink Empress

Date: 9/28/2023 10:24:00 AM

I can understand how some can find it challenging to get some sleep, sleeplessness is real. I see so many that go through that. “ but my brain wont stop it wont slow down” very well expressed. And brilliant rhymes too.Usually i read , when i need to fall asleep. Reading helps me. If it isnt an intriguing write. Sending you light today and always

Aly Bahr
Date: 9/28/2023 2:11:00 PM

Thank you Ink Empress. Luckily sleeplessness for me is only occasional. And I've always been an avid reader, but a good book is impossible to put down! Must write a poem about that. ;]

Karen Jones

Date: 9/28/2023 5:25:00 AM

Nice rhymes!

Aly Bahr
Date: 9/28/2023 2:11:00 PM

Thanks Karen.