All Through the Night

All Through the Night By Jan Beaumont As I get older I don't sleep as much I'm awake quite a bit of the time And lately I find when I'm out for the count That I seem to be dreaming in rhyme! This poetry lark's taken over my life And though it could be so much worse I often wake up after 2 or 3 hours Then just lie there and plan some new verse. The subjects are varied, I never know just what narrative lurks in my mind My Captain Tom poem was written at 3 And that night sleep was left far behind. I've written 'bout chocolate and wanting to buy all the things that appear on the screen The Single Sock Saga was written at 4 If a poet you'll know what I mean! And then there's the people all over the world Who message me during the night And I can't help myself ... I have to reply Not to answer just wouldn't seem right! But you know its been great and I'd not give it up Its just as much fun as it seems So I guess that's my lot and I'll have to accept It's now what I do in my dreams! ??