Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

Not Quite Fully-Formed

Last night, a not quite fully-formed
Poem peeked out from my brain.
I wanted to get out of bed
But sleep controlled the rein.

I struggled to repeat the lines,
Committing them to where
They’d lodge inside my mem’ry bank
And safely settle there.

Of course, I knew I should get up
And jot them in a note,
So in the morning I could look
And find the words I wrote.

Alas, I couldn’t follow through
And thus fell back to sleep,
The poem, all cozy, tucked back in
And nestled way down deep.

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Maurice Rigoler November 16, 2023 at 6:37 PM This happens to me often, Ilene, and, like you, if I don't fly out of bed and jot down my thoughts...well, you know the result! / Maurice

Hannah Borke November 16, 2023 at 9:26 AM Enjoyed!

Gershon Wolf November 13, 2023 at 6:24 PM This description of what happened at night is perhaps better than what you had actually come up with! Bravo, Gershon

Bill Baker November 13, 2023 at 1:19 PM A fun poem to read, Ilene. I have that happen often. LOL I know I should get up and write it down, but I don't most of the time. Thanks for the rhyme poem about the poem that's all cozy, way down deep. :-) Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Jan Allison November 13, 2023 at 1:02 PM I can relate big time Ilene, it happens to me all the time, anytime anywhere I have to stop to write down ideas or the words are lost,hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen November 13, 2023 at 12:55 PM - There are many poems under my pillow in bed, Ilene - Of course I will remember them, I think ... but, they are gone ... (definitely the best I have "written" :))) - Lovely written ... have a great week :) - hugs Jan Allison November 13, 2023 at 1:02 PM same Anne-Lise:-) hugs jan xx