Awakening

While suspended above reality

This choice I had to make

A few more seconds in slumber

So reluctant I was to awake

I settled for cocooned bliss

To content to be concerned

Oblivion beckoned enticingly

My life was thus adjourned.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Mills-Kelly Avatar
February 5, 2014 at 1:10 PM
Very well understood and felt.... wonderful piece !! :)
Stephens Avatar
February 5, 2014 at 1:16 PM
Hi Debbie, Welcome! How kind of you to visit and for your positive comment. All the best, Theresa xx
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