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Flash of verse at midnight


Inspiration, 
enemy of sleep,
I to my desk at midnight
remember, remember.

Forgetfulness,
enemy of age,
remember, remember,
forty yards to my PC.

©Kathryn M. Collins
September 26, 2012

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  1. Date: 4/27/2013 3:45:00 PM

    as a night writer I can identifiy...especially like the line "inspiration, enemy of sleep"

  1. Date: 12/7/2012 9:26:00 AM

    I can so identify with this write. Looks like we'll all been there. Thank you for sharing. Enjoyed this poem.

  1. Date: 10/19/2012 9:42:00 AM

    Been there and done that one..I try to keep some writing paper handy but still sometimes the thought slips into oblivion..Great work on an interesting topic..Thanks for stopping by..Your presence at my work was uplifting..Sara

  1. Date: 10/10/2012 10:39:00 AM

    Brilliant! The struggle between inspiration and forgetfulness so well expressed... great construction too! Love, Keith

  1. Date: 10/7/2012 1:19:00 PM

    lol, love this witty write, Kathryn

  1. Date: 10/4/2012 6:47:00 AM

    keep the note pad at the bed! lol funny thoughts!