Insomniac - CM

This is excellent.👍 Love it. Insominacs can't help listening to the tick tock sound of the clock. It keeps falling in their ears. All the Best, Andrea.

Ah! Great poem👍 the rhymes don't look forced, though I knew this poem must have needed quite some thinking...

well, this is not a sleeper at all...love the whimsical mood of your piece, andie...

Nicely done, and I can definitely relate to this poem.

I don't know the rules, but I know this amused me and that in real life it annoys you greatly. Cute attitude in last line! CayCay

some nights, I too have insomnia....aggravating. nicely done. wishing you well

wonderful poem, i have insomnia too, i can refer to every word, thank you so much bon dimanche

Loved your poem, Andrea, but I cannot identify with it since I sleep eight hours every night. Drop the pills and try Rocking Round the Clock, exhaust yourself and see if that works for you. Only a suggestion.

There is something so lyrical about “ Dreaming would be great, but tick tock tick tock. The sound never ends. Oh, why won’t it stop?” how youv written that sweet Andrea! My sweet soul aunt, there are so many 3 am poets for this reason, insomnia! I feel you. Sometimes I go through that too. I love the way youv written this. I am not familiar with this form but you do forms always well! Best wishes! Fave it is Sending you light always 💫 🌙

I enjoyed reading. Sleep is important. "Good Luck" Have a wonderful day writing away................

Not a pretty place to be. Sleep is so important to good health. Do what you have to. Pills, doctor prescribed, if necessary. While seeking a better solution if one exists. Blessings my friend.

I can feel your frustration in this one, Andrea. I have problems as well which are go to sleep then wake up and have a wide awaken period during the middle of the night. It is very upsetting. Now that I live alone, I could get up and stay up awhile then when I felt sleepy once again go back to bed but I don't because I want to stay on a schedule. LOL..Thanks for sharing this contest entry with us. It reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Sara K. 👏✍️

Andrea, your great poem effectively captures the frustration and anxiety experienced during sleepless nights. The imagery is so vivid, and the rhythm beautifully reflects the relentless ticking of the clock. Good luck with the contest.

Sleep what is that .... I feel your discomfort.😴💤🛏🥱

- A problem I share with you, Andrea ... coming to bed ... wide awake ... - Up and talking to the moon :) - hugs

A malaise afflicting many and you treat the subject in a frank manner defining the problem clearly.🔥🔥🔥 Well done, Andrea Howard

Love your choice of theme for your Lento Andrea. A lot of people will relate the frustration of not being able to sleep. Clever use of clock sound for your rhyme 😊😉🌸✨️

Hey Andrea think you wrote this poem about me .I'm blessed if I sleep 4hrs .Alot of writing✍️ I do in middle of night 😉" seeming half -crazy , I just hear that clock !"~ " tick tock tick tock " hey not the rhythm of the beat we wanna hear huh 😂 my beloved gran woke 4am to make cuppa tea . When I was teenager slept in bed with her, she'd shake me " want wee cuppa tea darlin?" "No gran I wanna sleep" fun memories your poem relived ~ hugzzzz friend ❤️‍🩹🌹