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The mysteries of sleep Long nights with many interruptions The light bulb in my head will not die out despite the fact that the body is heavy and tired Nothing should be untried ... the most important hours of rest I walk back and forth through the silence of the house In the flickering fire of my thoughts If sleep was not essential for good health, would probably mother earth not prioritize that we should spend 1/3 of the day sleeping Sleeping Beauty woke up refreshed ( She slept for 100 years even for a princess's heart way too long ) The hunt for a rested morning 19/05/2021 Sun :) - A-L Andresen :) Copyright © All Rights Reserved

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Joe Dimino

Date: 9/22/2021 5:36:00 AM

Excellent poetry! Favorite!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/30/2021 8:25:00 AM

Love your, "I Need A Nap" write and picture. So cute. Is it nap time??? Glad you are doing better. Have a blessed day................

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/25/2021 9:26:00 AM

I sure love my sleep, so I really enjoyed this poem and the picture of the "cat nap" I am not able to nap any more. it's all I can do to conquer insomnia and not use pills to get through a night. Good one!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/25/2021 9:26:00 AM

Hope you are doing much better today.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 6/30/2021 9:35:00 AM

- Thank you very much, I really appreciate your comment Andrea :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Eve Roper

Date: 6/24/2021 5:39:00 PM

Sunshine as you said, sleeping is very important for your health. I too have problems sleeping and when I do sleep I just want to lay their like the cat in the picture. <3 Eve

Sara Kendrick

Date: 6/22/2021 9:55:00 AM

I have those nights where I don't rest very well. I have found in the aging process that caffeine destroys a good night's sleep. I can go to sleep but them have the wide awakes around 2 or 3 A.M. The kitty cat seems to be unhindered by his/her position and sleeps right on. LOL..Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara

James Peranteau

Date: 6/15/2021 1:16:00 PM

I don't know why dear poet, no one wants to sleep whilst they lie next to me! And it's not because I am snoring, there's barely enough time for that ;} Great write Anne-Lise! have yourself a wonderful soon 2b Summer luv ...much love james

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 5/28/2021 11:21:00 AM

I hope you are feeling better and that you are getting your rest. Just like the kitten cuddle in and get well. love phyl

Lisa Ricci

Date: 5/25/2021 8:49:00 AM

Hello Anne-Lise - I didn't know what would be behind the title. Your entry is so adorable. No one could argue with the peace and beauty of it. Thank you for sharing. May this day find you well. Enjoy poetry soup.

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 5/25/2021 5:07:00 AM

So beautiful a poem dear Anne... I hope you are getting well... we all experience this... in some part of our lives...an excellent poem.. Hugs... ~ Ani

Scott Thirtyseven

Date: 5/24/2021 5:30:00 PM

You've caught that restlessness of a long night well. Hopefully your experiences of such nights diminish.

Akkina Downing

Date: 5/24/2021 5:31:00 AM

Oh my gosh, how cute is this kitty. Made me smile and warm... Excellent poem as always, Anne-Lise. Your poems are so beautiful and inspiring. I love them. xoxo

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/23/2021 10:14:00 AM

I could relate to all you have expressed my friend. The moon has kept me company many, many nights which is why I have so many poems about her. I hope you will be mending quickly. Medication comes with many side effects that throw the body off kilter. A wonderful poem and photo you have shared. Bless you. Love, Connie xxoo

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 5/22/2021 10:31:00 AM

Hi Sunshine Sme. dear poetry sis, what a cute kitty, a true yogini, stretching her muscles whilst taking a nap, we should take heed of how long she sleeps and in general most domestic animals do the same. Lately i'm sleepy day and night, I know I lack sleep,but where is the time to take long naps, i would settle for a short one once a day. well penned Anne Lise. hugs and blessing, Jennifer.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 5/22/2021 11:22:00 AM

- Should sleep like the cat ... relaxed in any position ... soft throughout the body ... :) - Thank you very much dear friend, I really appreciate your comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 5/20/2021 3:08:00 PM

i see your pen still sparkles wishing you a blessed weekend

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 5/22/2021 11:18:00 AM

- Nice to see you, Liam :) - Thank you very much :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Heidi Sands

Date: 5/20/2021 2:58:00 PM

Yes, the mysteries of sleep. Well written Anne-Lise :)

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 5/22/2021 11:17:00 AM

- Dear Heidi, many thanks for visiting and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Rico Leffanta

Date: 5/20/2021 12:10:00 PM

Do not worry about it as your body will always go to sleep when it wants to (but hopefully not whilst you are driving!), especially when fatigued. Your brain will continue sorting, reviewing, and filing whether you are asleep or wide awake. Enjoy your life! Aloha! Rico

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 5/22/2021 11:16:00 AM

- I've had an big operation ... use strong painkillers ... I'm not allowed to drive ... that, will not happen, Rico :) - I'm enjoying life but not the night right now :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 5/20/2021 9:18:00 AM

lol, sleeping beauty slept 100 years, I don't think any of us will ever have that beautiful luxury. I agree, un-interrupted sleep is so so important dear Sunshine. Thank you for sharing your poem today, blessings.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 5/22/2021 11:12:00 AM

- Thank you very much, I really appreciate your comment Vie Rose :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Joanna Daniel

Date: 5/20/2021 7:02:00 AM

Ah! I know of such long nights as you describe, Anne-lise, in fact I am still working on a poem with that thought, often our minds refuse to switch off at night...

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 5/22/2021 11:11:00 AM

- The hours are long and lonely ... night after night - My company is the moon ... :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Joe Dimino

Date: 5/20/2021 5:31:00 AM

I think all writers sleep less. Even in the best of moods. Blessings my friend.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 5/22/2021 11:08:00 AM

- Thank you, Joe - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Joe Dimino

Date: 5/20/2021 5:28:00 AM

Soooo adorable! Lovely words and photo. Outstanding work!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 5/22/2021 11:07:00 AM

- Many thanks for visiting and comment, Joe :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 5/20/2021 3:13:00 AM

A well-written poem describing in detail an experience we, at least once, have lived. Very vivid imagery expressing profound thoughts, dearest Anne-Lise. Hugs xxx

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 5/22/2021 11:07:00 AM

- Once or twice we can all experience ... but a whole month without proper sleep is tiring, my friend :) - Many thanks for visiting and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 5/19/2021 11:06:00 PM

Poor Anne Lise. It will be some time before you heal properly and so sleep escapes you. Don't eat late at night and camomile tea may work wonders. Hugs.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 5/22/2021 11:05:00 AM

- I think I have tried most things ... lots of good advice ... and thank you for yours, Victor :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison

Date: 5/19/2021 3:50:00 PM

i have had sleep issues since hubby had his cancer surgery:-( time for me to turn in now, sweet dreams:-) hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 5/22/2021 11:03:00 AM

- Painful to lie after surgery ... Many thanks for your comment hope you will have a good night's sleep :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 5/19/2021 3:34:00 PM

You speak for her and rest of us, Anne-Lise. Some nights don't cooperate.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 5/22/2021 10:58:00 AM

- Many thanks for visiting and comment, Vijay :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)