Broken Sleep

Creeping madness
on my skin,
fits of cluttered rage.
Stealing sadness
from within,
skipping forward page.

Rusty hinges 
on my brain,
feathered pillow see.
Slowly driving
me insane,
broken window flee.

Absent slumber
cloudy days,
withered dreams of plight.
I often wonder
how it weighs,
another sleepless night.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Heck Avatar
December 4, 2008 at 7:25 AM
Congratulations on your poem making Round One of the PSoup poetry contest! Wishing you all the best in the finals and have a Happy Holiday season. Peace always, John
Jordan Avatar
November 29, 2008 at 8:40 PM
Wayne - Congrats on your poetry making it through to the next round – Great Job & God Bless
Brown Avatar
November 19, 2008 at 4:18 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through the first round. Good luck in the finals. Love, Carol
Winter Avatar
November 11, 2008 at 7:55 AM
Congrats on making it through to the first round! Good luck in the finals! Love, Shar
Ferguson Avatar
August 27, 2008 at 9:10 PM
This is a very simple and short poem but the word choice and imagery says a lot. Unfortunately I can't offer much in terms of contructive criticism but I do look forward to seeing some more of poetry like this.
Richards Avatar
August 27, 2008 at 1:06 PM
Yes...I have been there many, many nights!! A wonderful poem, beautifully expressed. Contratulation being featured!! Well deserved
Winter Avatar
August 25, 2008 at 1:53 PM
Congratulations Wayne on this wonderful poem being featured again. Love, Shar
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August 25, 2008 at 8:19 AM
Congratulations Wayne on the refeaturing of your poem. Vince
Jordan Avatar
August 24, 2008 at 7:22 PM
Congrats on this very interesting poem being featured - I often have trouble at night
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