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Restless Night

The hour’s late, and I can’t sleep. My mind rebels at counting sheep. Sweet dreams are very far away, and worries surface from the deep. I lie awake and wait for day. I close my eyes and try to pray. If all my faith is spent and lost, how will I keep my fears at bay? I wish that I had known the cost of squandered youth and friendships tossed. Though wisdom oft is error’s gain, regret may soon my soul exhaust. But now against my windowpane the tap, tap, tap of gentle rain, a gift to calm my fretful brain. I’ll soon drift off to sleep again. 1/4/2022

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Miranda Hawley

Date: 1/16/2022 9:04:00 PM

I hate restless nights, and yes, I know them a little too well. Here is hoping that tonight is not one of them for you.

P.S. Awtry
Date: 8/24/2022 10:23:00 AM

I think it would help if I drank less coffee. But, I'm not sure which is worse, a night without sleep or a day without caffeine... Thank you so much for stopping by. ps

Craig Bowden

Date: 1/14/2022 8:05:00 PM

I love this, it’s so close to my own heart. Beautifully and poignantly written.

P.S. Awtry
Date: 1/15/2022 7:11:00 AM

Thank you so much Craig! (But I hope you will get a good night’s rest) -ps

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 1/13/2022 2:00:00 PM

The “tap, tap, tap of gentle rain,” surely the panacea for sleeplessness. Congratulations on your win! Lovely piece. :)Paulette

P.S. Awtry
Date: 1/13/2022 2:03:00 PM

Thank you Paulette! :) ~ps

Sam Kauffman

Date: 1/13/2022 11:32:00 AM

"Though wisdom oft is error's gain" - what a wonderful line PW. You have so lyrically expressed the many sleepless nights all of us have experienced. Love the lullaby of the rain in the last stanza. Congratulations on your win. Sending joyful serenity for each day of the new year.

P.S. Awtry
Date: 1/13/2022 11:34:00 AM

Thank you for your encouraging comments, Sam :) ~PS Awtry

Panagiota Romios

Date: 1/6/2022 10:40:00 AM

A fabulous write. PS a FAV.. a POTD I hope. I do not only rave over poems, usually! Yours is so universal in nature, I really love it. It’s not a Show Off poem at all. It is genuinely you. An outstanding piece. FaV line...I wish I had known the cost of squandered youth and friendships tossed! Done to perfection. Love,Pangie xo

P.S. Awtry
Date: 1/6/2022 11:03:00 AM

Thank you Pangie for your enthusiastic response to this one! And Wow, a FAV--thank you thank you :) ~ps

Jack Horne

Date: 1/6/2022 4:53:00 AM

i can certainly relate to this one lately

P.S. Awtry
Date: 1/6/2022 7:37:00 AM

Oh, I am sorry to hear that. A good night’s sleep is such a blessing. -ps

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/6/2022 4:09:00 AM

We believe even in the throes of restless sleep. I pray you will find your balance.

P.S. Awtry
Date: 1/6/2022 7:36:00 AM

First night didnt really bother me—I got up and wrote this poem…last night-again!—I am dragging today! Thank you for your kind words. -ps

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 1/5/2022 5:25:00 PM

Very nice P.S.

P.S. Awtry
Date: 1/5/2022 5:28:00 PM

Thank you, Timothy -ps

Terry Flood

Date: 1/5/2022 3:15:00 PM

My wife marvels at my ability to lay my head on a pillow and go spark out. She says I must have a very clear conscience. Love your depiction of one less lucky than I though. Regarding ‘wisdom oft is error’s gain’, I’ve said a thousand times, ‘if we learn from our mistakes… I should be a genius.’ Nice work P.S. Terry

P.S. Awtry
Date: 1/5/2022 3:55:00 PM

Oh, you're one of those people! As to the mistakes--that makes two of us, a couple of Einsteins! ;) Thanks for stopping by ~ps

Valsa George

Date: 1/5/2022 1:17:00 AM

When we are troubled and lie without sleep, the pitter- patter of rain acts as a lullaby and puts us to sleep ! A beautiful poem, though it has a melancholic tone

P.S. Awtry
Date: 1/5/2022 6:13:00 AM

Yes, for me it was an answer to the prayer. Thank you for your thoughtful comments :) ~ps

Andy Ervin

Date: 1/5/2022 12:14:00 AM

nice

P.S. Awtry
Date: 1/5/2022 6:12:00 AM

thx :D ~ps

Craig Bowden

Date: 1/4/2022 6:45:00 PM

I enjoyed this very much. I can relate to it very easily. Well done.

P.S. Awtry
Date: 1/4/2022 6:48:00 PM

Thank you, Craig :)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/4/2022 6:36:00 PM

Rain, rain, don't go away. I can't sleep ~ Please come and stay! There you go! :) gw

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/5/2022 5:15:00 PM

No, no. Your poem is much, much better. My comment is just a toss-off. :)

P.S. Awtry
Date: 1/4/2022 6:49:00 PM

Yes that works quite nicely! Better than my poem! -ps

Rico Leffanta

Date: 1/4/2022 11:06:00 AM

Well experienced, thought, and done! Enjoyed! Aloha!

P.S. Awtry
Date: 1/4/2022 11:07:00 AM

Hey there, Rico! I'm glad you liked this one. Thank you very much :) ~ps

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/4/2022 6:37:00 AM

Very well done, PS. Lovely rhythm to your verse.

P.S. Awtry
Date: 1/4/2022 8:51:00 AM

thank you so much Vijay. :) ~ps

Judy Ball

Date: 1/4/2022 6:08:00 AM

Really nice one P.S. Sometimes when my two big dogs were still with me I would go for a night time walk. That solved everything for me. Loved this. Great imagery and I really like the form. God Bless, JB

P.S. Awtry
Date: 1/4/2022 8:54:00 AM

I have found getting out of bed and doing something other than trying to sleep is best. Thank you for your encouraging words. I am trying out some different forms and appreciate your feedback. :)