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The Race In the Dark

Why does my mind race as I try to get some sleep? What will I make for supper, And will I be late for a class? How are my children doing? It's all coming at me so fast. Why does my back hurt, And will my dress still fit? I wonder how my friend is? Is my poem going to be a hit? How do I turn off this light As I lay here in the dark? Hoping to rest my mind And put out that growing spark. Why does my mind race as I try to get some sleep?

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Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 2/29/2024 2:09:00 PM

I hope all is well with you Virginia, you have been MIA a long time from the site.

Virginia Gelok
Date: 5/9/2024 5:33:00 PM

Not sure if I sent you a personal note or not. I am fine. Caring for ill family. Thankyou for your concern...soon I will get back into it.

Andrew John

Date: 12/29/2023 3:56:00 AM

Oh, so hard to shake off thoughts we'd rather were not here, giving us well, so much thought. Thanks, VG.

Virginia Gelok
Date: 5/9/2024 5:34:00 PM

although so late, I thankyou for your comment. I will try to spend more time here and will definitely check out your work

Paul Bell

Date: 9/14/2023 6:09:00 AM

21st century living, it never stops, must run.

Virginia Gelok
Date: 5/9/2024 5:36:00 PM

you got that right. Thanks for your comment...sorry it took so long.

Nabasa Jonathan

Date: 9/5/2022 6:11:00 AM

Virginia thanks for sharing

Virginia Gelok
Date: 5/9/2024 5:37:00 PM

sorry its taken so long to thank you for your comment. really appreciate it.

Deb M

Date: 8/17/2022 5:21:00 PM

Oh I so relate to your very well written poem Virginia….you said it so well! The body relaxes but the mind keeps on going….annoying! Enjoyed….Debx

Virginia Gelok
Date: 5/9/2024 5:38:00 PM

its taken forever but I just want to thankyou for your comment.

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 5/6/2022 3:44:00 AM

How are you? Miss seeing your poems! Sometimes I have to take a break, so hoping that is what you're up to Virginia. Mother's Day is approaching, hope it will be a fun one with you and your kids!

Virginia Gelok
Date: 5/19/2022 10:22:00 AM

Hi there Thankyou for your concern. It has been a busy few months for me. I have a close friend staying with me for the past month and a half who had a stroke. She used to love coming here and gardening but is able now to do very little. So I have dedicated my time to her for a while. I will taking her home next week. I also have a son who is an entertainer, Danny ZZZZ, who has been on Italy, America's and Canada's Got Talent as a Dare Devil. He has dedicated his last two acts to his son who he lost 2 years ago so the world will know his name (Mason) Needless to say my mind is everywhere but where it should be. I will soon get back to writing.

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 3/9/2022 10:43:00 PM

Oh, I deal with this Virginia, it is so annoying! Great poem on a somewhat serious matter. Camomile and Lavendar tea helps me some, and Lemon Balm tea is amazing to help calm my mind on nights like that <3 I hope you can get some sleep my friend! ~BJ

Virginia Gelok
Date: 3/10/2022 6:29:00 PM

Thanks for the advice. I will try. I hate when it happens. I really want to write "other Stuff". Writings that aren't so personal. Spring is coming, and the sun is shining so much more and I get more inspired when I can get out and about. much appreciated.