Nightmares

In dreams I go hurtling through the night Snatching at jumbled images of my past Running but always unable to catch up Then falling down, down..awake at last My pillow drenched with perspiration With relief I breath a thankful sigh But there will be no more sleep tonight For the devil might catch me if I try
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Bickerstaffe Avatar
June 1, 2012 at 6:29 PM
Dear Barbara, thanks for your kind remarks! This piece is nicely rhymed witha smooth cadence... I LOVE your final line! Well done!! Best wishes, Keith
Kendrick Avatar
June 1, 2012 at 4:48 PM
That is some more of a nightmare...Thanks for stopping by...Sara
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May 30, 2012 at 7:23 PM
I know that' falling down...down'..very good poem.Enjoyed.
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