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For Nette Onclaud's In Honor Of An Ode Poetry Contest

An Insomniac

I am she who craves sweet sleep.
Then comes a sickening creep
who stalks me all through the night.
Into my mind he does seep.
Great unease I cannot fight.
Eyes closed, at blackness I stare.
Stealing my dreams, he's still there.

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Howard Kerr

December 24, 2025 at 2:31 AM

Congratulations, Andrea, on your triumph with this brilliant and insightful entry. Exceptional imagery and word choice. Thanks for your insights on Verve On Bike, Howard

Krishnanand Guptar

October 22, 2025 at 12:40 PM

Heartiest congratulations, dear poetess, on your top win in this contest with a lovely poem on the tribulations of an insomniac. I guess it is poetry that keep you awake. Wishing you a shining day.

Terry Miller

October 22, 2025 at 3:29 AM

This is wonderful Andrea well deserving of it's top place, congratulations

Shadow Hamilton

October 21, 2025 at 1:30 PM

I am with you Andrea I too often cant sleep my mind refuses to let me drop off just races around on silly things a great write dear friend hugs Shadow

Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh

October 20, 2025 at 8:33 AM

It is torturous experienced many times in my life.Well written

Valsa George

October 19, 2025 at 5:41 AM

Insomnia sure steals all our dreams. Staring into the dark counting sheep is indeed miserable. Beautiful ode. All the best, dear Andrea.

Regina Mcintosh

October 19, 2025 at 2:14 AM

Wow. This is a sure winner. I love it. I did that one too but mine isn't nearly as wonderous. Love this. God bless you Andrea. Love, Gina

Miranda Hawley

October 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM

I know what it is to have issues falling asleep, at least if you compare it to how my husband can hit the pillow instantly and sleep as fast. I am so jealous over that.

Andrea Dietrich

October 18, 2025 at 4:54 PM

Yeah same here with the spouse thing

Paige Hind

October 18, 2025 at 2:22 PM

This should be a winner, Andrea! I love how you personified the Insomniac.

Andrea Dietrich

October 18, 2025 at 4:55 PM

Thanks so much

sara Etgen-Baker

October 18, 2025 at 1:18 PM

I understand.....'great unease I can not fight.' something I regularly experience :-)

CayCay Godwin

October 18, 2025 at 12:26 PM

When I saw insomniac was an option I was surprised. I've always thought ode meant gratitude, praise, all things good said so I'm learning my definition was incorrect, an ode can be a 'venting' towards someone/something, too, it appears. I also choose insomniac because of Tim's ADHD but only posted one for Craig today. Yours is frustration, imagery delivered, plus true, you real life insomniac, you.

Andrea Dietrich

October 18, 2025 at 4:56 PM

I thought the title was insomnia. So I changed line 1 to start off as the insomniac!

Anne-Lise Andresen

October 18, 2025 at 11:28 AM

- A great and creative contribution - A nocturnal animal that disturbs your sleep quality, Andrea :) - Open your window ... maybe he will disappear - Best wishes in the contest :) - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs

Andrea Dietrich

October 18, 2025 at 4:56 PM

A beast of an animal!

An Insomniac

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