Comatose

Comatose: inspired by Insomniac by Maya Angelou, for Joann’s Copycat contest

There are some morns when
Sleep conquers,
Heavy and masterful.
And all the tricks
That I groggily try
To shake it from my head
Are futile as raising the dead,
And much less hopeful.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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September 1, 2012 at 10:25 AM
jack, congratulations in Joann's "copy cat contest" have yourself a great day.. ~LUV~PD
Brown Avatar
August 30, 2012 at 7:08 AM
Congratulations on your placement in Joann's "Copy Cat" contest Jack. Sorry to be late commenting. Love, Carol
Guzzi Avatar
August 28, 2012 at 5:48 PM
You really nailed the feeling, sometimes I think I wake up sit up..even get up only to find I still am alseeP! Haven't moved a jot, horrid feeling! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Dietrich Avatar
August 27, 2012 at 5:40 PM
I really need to read this poem of maya Angelou's sometime!! Maybe yours is even better!!! Big congrats, Jack. I am happy this one made the winners' list.
Grisetti Avatar
August 27, 2012 at 1:15 PM
I imagine Maya has inspired a whole generation of poets. Good job with her work. Congratulations.
Williams Avatar
August 16, 2012 at 3:52 AM
Jack I had to read Maya's poem, you did an outstanding job, well done and good luck...David
A   Avatar
August 15, 2012 at 10:57 PM
Jack, this is interesting...good luck in the contest......love it..:-) Thank you for sharing * Goodnight~ PD
Dietrich Avatar
August 15, 2012 at 8:34 PM
That must be a cool poem you copy catted. She is a revered writer! I feel like this almost every morning!!
Sivey Avatar
August 15, 2012 at 5:10 PM
This is such a marvelous write my friend! I really enjoyed the creativity you exuded within this poem...a great copycat! What a wondrous piece, Great Work!!
Kendrick Avatar
August 15, 2012 at 4:17 PM
Cute one..Yes, some children more so teens can't seem to go to sleep and then one has to set off an explosion to wake them up..Enjoyed reading this eve..Thanks for stopping by...Sara
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