Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

In the Middle of the Night

In the middle of the night,
When I’m struggling with sleep,
I come up with many plans
That I know I’ll never keep.

I’ll replace the sagging couch,
Sand and buff the parquet floors,
Get new valances and shades,
Paint the ceilings, walls and doors.

Add A/C where there is none,
Trade the bunk beds for a queen,
Go through closets, drawers and shelves
Like it’s part of my routine.

As I toss and turn and think,
With a vow to make each change,
I’m aware that what I’m planning
Doesn’t seem so very strange.

But as soon as I awake,
My resolve, a tiny flame,
Fizzles out and so my world
Stays unstylishly the same.

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Caren Krutsinger September 3, 2021 at 11:30 AM I was chuckling as I read this "I’ll replace the sagging couch, Sand and buff the parquet floors, Get new valances and shades, Paint the ceilings, walls and doors." suspecting it was going to be too overwhelming to get started.

Darlene De Beaulieu August 23, 2021 at 4:19 PM Hello Ilene, you are planning a changeand think about it all the time. this makes sleeping hard. Hugs.

David Kavanagh August 23, 2021 at 1:59 PM I can understand ilene, your so tired after planning all these upgrades instead of sleeping properly, this really makes perfect sense lol, a very enjoyable read, cheers David

Jan Allison August 23, 2021 at 12:25 PM sounds like my world Ilene!:-) hugs jan xx

Rico Leffanta August 23, 2021 at 11:31 AM Ergo, despite the pandemic, you have something to look forward to every night! Aloha!

Jennifer Fenn August 22, 2021 at 5:34 PM I totally relate to this, Ilene! Similar things go through my head, but do I get them done in reality? Uh...no!