Caren Krutsinger Poet Rhyme

Sixty Eight Sheep

Sixty eight sheep dancing on my head
Wandering across my face, declaring me quite dead.
Sure they are little but mighty you see
They are fleecy and funny and tickling me.

Just count sheep my shrink said kissing me off.
I wanted to go; she had a giant Covid 19 cough.
Just count sheep, she said, with a wave of her hand.
I had no idea I would end up in sheep-shearing land.

They are lining across my belly, in line for their cut.
Some have bikini waxes, others, shave off their big butt.
The next thing you know they will be cutting my hair too.
Then frankly I have no idea what I will do.

Sixty eight sheep twirling up and down on my bed.
I wanted to sleep, but I am babysitting instead.
Sixty eight sheep, no, wait. Here’s another ewe.
Insomnia is killing me. What the hell should I do?

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John Watt July 15, 2020 at 1:19 AM It must be hard turning off your energetic imagination, Caren. Maybe you could count something less interesting, like dust bunnies? Hugs ~ John Caren Krutsinger July 16, 2020 at 5:11 AM I am up and down all night - so I have to do something fun.

Ann Gilmour July 14, 2020 at 5:48 AM This is totally crazy and totally wonderful dear Caren, I too can see it in a well illustrated book and I love it... though it's no fun being unable to sleep, I too have that problem, so best not count sheep, haha. With kindest thoughts Ann xx Caren Krutsinger July 16, 2020 at 5:11 AM Thank you Ann. It is up down up down up down.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart July 14, 2020 at 5:40 AM Omg. This is FABULOUS! I could see it as a picture book for adults. Fave pour moi!!! xomo <3 Caren Krutsinger July 16, 2020 at 5:12 AM There was a fantastic photograph that inspired this one. If I can find it I may upload it. Uploading photos here is such a chore though!