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Dreamscapes

Dreamscapes are evening's battlefields
Ideas explode like deafening grenades
Mind so active that sleep is repelled

Dream diary reflects unsettled thoughts
Did I do right by those I love today?

No switch to shut off the bombardment
Complete review of the past day
Precedes an entire life analysis

Only deep meditation suppresses attacks
Positive images are evoked

Think of a favorite spot where nature reigns
A place where pleasant sounds abound

Trills from seagulls
Mild waves lapping a sandy shore
Giggles of children playing on the beach

Banish anxiety
     Breathe deeply
          Stretch limbs

Gentle thoughts eradicate worries
At long last, welcome sleep




*March 19, 2021
Contemplation Free Verse Contest, hosted by Craig Cornish

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Greg Gaul Date: 4/2/2021 7:19:00 AM Sleep, meditation, contemplation are so illusive when you want them so much. This well crafted verse of feelings should earn you some well deserved rest. Congratulations. Login to Reply

Beata Agustin Date: 3/30/2021 11:09:00 PM Wow! Congrats... Thanks for sharing this reality in your excellent poetic rendition. God bless you. Login to Reply

Paula Goldsmith Date: 3/30/2021 11:20:00 AM Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write. "Love It" Have a blessed day.............. Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 3/29/2021 5:41:00 PM I just knew this one was a winner.Congrats!! Login to Reply

Krish Radhakrishna Date: 3/29/2021 1:26:00 PM Very well written! Congrats on your win! early morning 3 am, woken up by feelings of inadequacy or guilt! So common and frightful! You bring it home so well!! Login to Reply

Jan Allison Date: 3/29/2021 7:43:00 AM dropping back with many congrats Carolyn:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply

L Milton Hankins Date: 3/28/2021 4:39:00 PM This is a beautifully-penned piece, Carolyn. Congratulations on your deserved placement in Craig's contest. Login to Reply

Caren Krutsinger Date: 3/25/2021 12:44:00 PM This sounds like a heavenly place "Trills from seagulls Mild waves lapping a sandy shore Giggles of children playing on the beach" Lovely poem! Login to Reply

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 3/23/2021 4:16:00 PM Through our dream state we can work out so many things, and calm our senses , beautiful expressions, thank you for sharing dear friend: ) Login to Reply

Lindsay Laurie Date: 3/22/2021 3:29:00 PM Hello Carolyn … really enjoyable verse and helpful information too. Going over your day can have a scrambling effect also - thank you Carolyn - Lindsay Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 3/22/2021 2:32:00 PM Wonderfully done, Carolyn. You will have a chance to win with yours! Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 3/22/2021 2:32:00 PM Implying I will not. haha Login to Reply

Paul Callus Date: 3/22/2021 2:07:00 AM You have poetically described such a situation when sleep is hard to come by, Carolyn, but it appears that you have your own solution for it. Personally it never takes me long to sleep, but it happens sometimes when I get over-tired. Warm regards & hugs // paul Login to Reply

Alexis Y. Date: 3/21/2021 4:13:00 PM WoW! Carolyn, You've penned a great entry for the contest. I don't suffer from insomnia these days; however, I did have problems sleeping in the past. The latter portion of your poem was great advice for someone who has insomnia. This reads like a winner to me. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great day:-) Alexis Login to Reply

Michelle Faulkner Date: 3/21/2021 3:50:00 PM I don't get insomia much these days, but I like how vivdly you describe it, especially 'no switch to shut off the bombardment' - and also the meditative techniques, 'mild waves lapping a sandy shore' - so evocative, hoping for a win for you :) Login to Reply

Richard Lamoureux Date: 3/21/2021 3:06:00 PM I’m one of the lucky ones. I fall asleep instantly and wake up early without an alarm clock. My sweetie has always struggled with insomnia. I feel for her. Thanks for your visit. Hugs Rick. Login to Reply Carolyn Devonshire Date: 3/21/2021 3:31:00 PM Most of the Soup women I know have trouble sleeping. Maybe men find it easier. Thanks for reading.

Jan Allison Date: 3/21/2021 1:54:00 PM I've suffered terribly with insomnia since hubby had his cancer surgery... but it is when i picked up my pen for the first time and now i write any time night or day:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Carolyn Devonshire Date: 3/21/2021 2:07:00 PM I'm sorry you have had to go through the stress of your husband's surgery. At least it brought you to writing!

Judy Ball Date: 3/21/2021 2:58:00 AM Insomnia, - Been there and done that. Sometimes a nice walk right before bedtime can help. Breathe in the fresh clean night air and feel the relaxation seep into your body. A fine write. I feel your pain. God Bless, JB Login to Reply Carolyn Devonshire Date: 3/21/2021 2:08:00 PM It's surprising how many people have trouble sleeping. The pandemic didn't help. Thanks for reading, Judy!

Rico Leffanta Date: 3/20/2021 11:56:00 AM Well done! Everyone will believe you have suffered insomnia! But your husband had the solution! Aloha! Rico Login to Reply Carolyn Devonshire Date: 3/21/2021 1:35:00 PM He certainly slept well!

Heidi Sands Date: 3/20/2021 8:42:00 AM Carolyn, this is a great one and helpful to many who face this situation, trying to sleep! Well written ...and that is an amazing fish in your page photo too ! :) Login to Reply Carolyn Devonshire Date: 3/20/2021 10:12:00 AM I took a three-day fishing charter off Key West and caught that red grouper. Caught a 50-pound Goliath Grouper too, but couldn't hold him up for a photo :)

Sara Kendrick Date: 3/20/2021 4:55:00 AM Reads like a good contender for the contest. Sleep is a good thing but sometimes or a lot of the time it eludes us. Thanks for dropping by. Sara Login to Reply

Victor Buhagiar Date: 3/20/2021 1:57:00 AM Very important reflections. When possible.... Login to Reply Carolyn Devonshire Date: 3/20/2021 10:17:00 AM Thanks for reading, Victor!

Richard Lamoureux Date: 3/19/2021 6:20:00 PM Insomnia sucks. I’m glad slumber was finally achieved. Login to Reply Carolyn Devonshire Date: 3/20/2021 10:13:00 AM Hope you don't have trouble sleeping too. Seems a lot of my Soup friends do.

Vijay Pandit Date: 3/19/2021 5:12:00 PM Soothing advice in gentle thoughts, Carolyn. Much serenity evokes from your verses. Beautifully done! All the best. Login to Reply Carolyn Devonshire Date: 3/20/2021 10:16:00 AM Thanks for reading, my friend!

Robert L. Hinshaw Date: 3/19/2021 4:07:00 PM You've expressed it so well in this insightful verse, Carolyn. You've got a top winner here! I too have trouble falling asleep; I've even tried counting sheep! Bob Login to Reply

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