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Fighting Sleep

I fight sleep like Muhammad Ali As melodic moon gently glows Rather dance than chance sleepwalking Music on the radio inspires tapping toes Somehow my muse has been set loose Not sure how long she will purple parade She’ll always inspire my writing blue truths Despite sleepless night or fiesta less day I hear the whiz of emerald electricity It’s so quiet I’d hear ants tap dancing I’m sure I even hear your denim dreams Tell me when you wake from sleeping

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Date: 1/7/2025 8:31:00 PM
'whiz of emerald electricity' and 'ants tap dancing' -- Whoa, Sister Karen. Those are some downright dandy-licious images. ... As for 'fighting sleep,' careful now: Sleep sucker-punches, I hear. ~ B. Lowe Da-Belt
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Karen Jones
Date: 1/7/2025 10:04:00 PM
I was so sleepy in church communion Sunday I was nodding off! Oh my! Still managed to get anointed with oil and nod during prayers lol! Don’t judge me Gershon
Date: 1/6/2025 1:51:00 PM
I really enjoyed this one, particularly the unique twist on having insomnia/sleep issues. Very relatable and a fun read.
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Karen Jones
Date: 1/6/2025 4:36:00 PM
Thank you for reading Christopher!
Date: 1/5/2025 9:41:00 AM
Hi Karen, I do love your wicked imagination, your muse is certainly alive and kicking. xx
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Karen Jones
Date: 1/6/2025 4:36:00 PM
lol that’s debatable many nights but thanks!
Date: 1/4/2025 11:21:00 PM
This poem is very well written Karen! It makes me feel like I am in a dream!
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Karen Jones
Date: 1/4/2025 11:33:00 PM
Really? Well I was truly trying to occupy time despite lack of sleep that night lol! Thank you kindly Sarah!
Date: 1/4/2025 11:17:00 AM
This is a very well-crafted poem, Karen. I really enjoyed reading it today. Your inspirational metaphors and good rhyme set a wonderful ambiance in your poem.
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Karen Jones
Date: 1/4/2025 11:55:00 AM
Really? Wow I attribute it to being bored in bed and kinda poetically doodling lol! You are kind dear Sotto! Thank you!
Date: 1/4/2025 8:10:00 AM
Cute poem Karen. Almost like a dream...
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Karen Jones
Date: 1/4/2025 8:15:00 AM
Thanks again for reading Michael!

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