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Last Night

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One night about a week ago I couldn't sleep. I laid awake and the first two lines came to me. I finished the poem the next day, tired as I was.

Last Night Sleep, Oh elusive wisp of rest. You run and hide your arms from me. I chase, then fall and lie awake 'Til finally I rise To face a tired day.

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Casarah Nance

Date: 8/16/2016 7:17:00 AM

Oh that seems to be me everynight! I really like that description "oh elusive wisp of rest" nicely done.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 8/15/2016 10:31:00 PM

A 7 for this concise, descriptive piece from a brand-new Soup member. Welcome, Beverly. Since I joined 14 months ago, I have written more poems than I usually write in three years! Janice

Beverly Read
Date: 8/15/2016 11:06:00 PM

Thank you, Janice. I like concise and descriptive. Is a 7 good? I'm guessing that it is, but being new here I don't know. If I didn't already check out your writings, I will. I've been wandering around on the site and commenting here and there when I find something interesting. Also made a bio so I'm a real person... (smile)

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 8/15/2016 12:42:00 AM

Beverly, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@

Beverly Read

Date: 8/14/2016 11:51:00 PM

Thank you so much for such nice comments.

Tom Arnone

Date: 8/14/2016 12:59:00 PM

The tired day is a nice twist -- I like that!

Probir Gupta

Date: 8/14/2016 5:29:00 AM

Many of us chase like you ... but few of us can render such good poems out of it ... keep up ...

Alexis Y.

Date: 8/14/2016 3:18:00 AM

Hi Beverly, I enjoyed your debut poem. Furthermore, I would like to say welcome to Poetry Soup. This is a place where you can learn and grow from other poets like you. It's also a place to meet new friends. When you have the time you are welcome to stop by page. Don't be a stranger:-) Alexis PS. I look forward to reading more of your poems.

Skat A

Date: 8/14/2016 12:22:00 AM

Hope to read another one from you sOon... I have a feeling, you are going to surprise us with more wonderful poetry like this one above. Skat

Beverly Read
Date: 8/14/2016 12:45:00 AM

So glad you liked it. I sometime think my thoughts are weird and am always surprised when someone likes them.

Skat A

Date: 8/14/2016 12:19:00 AM

This is a Nise One, Beberly, , Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :) Drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs **YNR - SKAT**

Beverly Read
Date: 8/14/2016 12:52:00 AM

Thank you for the warm welcome. I'm having to type this one a second time because I didn't see the submit button so I hope I remember what I wrote the first time. It was good. I am somewhat of an old lady living up here in the mountains with my husband and my son. I am a real estate agent, but I love to write poetry and make photo art. I'm on Instagram as swandotter in case you're into that sort of thing. One of my recent art pieces is some branches with dancers on them. Back in the late 70's writing saved my sanity. So I've never quit. One of these days I'll post my long poem called Awakening which will tell more than anything what my life was like and the "coming to" that I experienced. Again, thank you for your nice note and warm welcome. Swandotter