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I Forgot To Sleep

Crap, I forgot to sleep, Yet again failed by counted sheep. Now my eyes are bloody, red and dry, And everyone thinks I'm high.

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Gayle Rodd

Date: 3/16/2017 8:45:00 PM

haha!! sounds like my son!

B.J. Fitz
Date: 3/16/2017 9:03:00 PM

well tell your son he's a fine man, Gayle!

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 3/15/2017 10:41:00 PM

Oh sleep dep! Now that's a natural high...Haven't done that in an aeon. Fun write, good night! xomo

B.J. Fitz
Date: 3/16/2017 10:47:00 AM

Sleep is but a long lost friend :(

Sheila Haskins

Date: 3/15/2017 4:29:00 PM

Clever, no wasted words, the last line makes it.

B.J. Fitz
Date: 3/15/2017 4:47:00 PM

Thanks, Sheila! I'm glad you appreciated the last line, unlike my grandmother.