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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Insomnia and I, old friends are we – awake by each other’s side, fidgeting, through the night. &&& Insomnia and I, old foes are we – ever struggling to conquer, to defeat the other.

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Victor Buhagiar

Date: 4/19/2024 1:39:00 AM

Lovely snippet of a poem. I suffer from insomnia too, but rarely. Old age is my foe.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/19/2024 4:47:00 AM

thanks for dropping by, Victor, and for sharing your thoughts. I agree...old age is my enemy and one I lovingly endure :-) Have a wonderful day, Sara

Maria Fernandez-Garcia

Date: 4/18/2024 4:08:00 PM

Sara, at certain age we all suffer from that. Very clever poem. Nice to read this. Hugs/ María

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/18/2024 4:32:00 PM

I agree with you, Maria. Appreciate your upbeat comments. Enjoy your evening, hugs, Sara

Paige Hind

Date: 4/18/2024 2:41:00 PM

Ha, so clever, Sara!!! I sometimes am insomniac too....

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/18/2024 4:31:00 PM

thanks for appreciating my insomnia poem. I suppose we all suffer from it from time to time. Thank goodness right now I have no troubling sleeping. Have a pleasant evening, hugs, Sara

Sotto Poet

Date: 4/18/2024 10:47:00 AM

Dear Sara, Your description of sleeplessness is quite original, and I acknowledge it. I can empathize if you're having difficulty. It's something that I've had trouble with on several occasions.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/18/2024 4:30:00 PM

thanks for stopping by, dear Sotto, and for sharing your 'sleepness' experience. I actually no longer suffer from insomnia. My head hits the pillow, and I'm gone. A few years ago, my insomnia probably came from stress and uncertainty in my personal life that oozed into my restless, discontent subconsious. :-) Have a great evening, your poetess friend in Texas, Sara

Tonye George

Date: 4/18/2024 9:20:00 AM

I could say the same, lol. A forced friendship though where I have to cheer and look deep in her eyes. Cheers Sara.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/18/2024 4:28:00 PM

thanks for dropping by, Tonye, and for sharing your personal experience. Have a delightful evening, Sara

Joe Maverick

Date: 4/17/2024 10:20:00 PM

A problem for way too many Sara, it strikes Me as well at times.' Lets hope we can put it (To sleep as they say) lol))) zzzz...Oh is that The time??!!!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/18/2024 4:47:00 AM

I appreciate your visit, Joe, as well as your clever and witty remarks. Made me smile. Hope you got a good night's sleep. enjoy your day, Sara

Tom Cunningham

Date: 4/17/2024 9:41:00 PM

As we get older it becomes harder to get a good night's sleep. When I was working 03.30 was my get up time but now retired I often wake at that hour. Yawn, Tom

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/18/2024 4:46:00 AM

I agree with you, Tom. Sleep is illusive as we get older. Boo Hiss! I do as you do. While working full time, I woke at 5:15...Even now some 10 years after retiring, my internal clock wakes me at 5:15 sharp. :-)

David Crandall

Date: 4/17/2024 8:10:00 PM

Sara, I like your unique way of describing insomnia. If you struggle with it, I feel for you. I've struggled with it at various points in my life. Good luck in your battle with that guy.