Caren Krutsinger Poet Light Verse

Sleeping With Her Eyes Open

Her teacher is yapping again.
She resents it, it takes away from her nap time.
Do you sleep with your eyes open? Her girlfriends ask.
Must, she replies. It comes in handy in class.

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Judy Ball May 25, 2021 at 6:16 PM That sure brings back the memories. lol I was adept at taking a trip without leaving the room. Love it. God Bless, JB Caren Krutsinger May 27, 2021 at 10:58 AM Thank you Judy

Rico Leffanta May 25, 2021 at 12:07 PM When I was in the service, there was a trooper who slept with his eyes open. I do not recall his name because we all called him, "Death" as that is how he looked when he slept ..... Caren Krutsinger May 25, 2021 at 2:19 PM My mother could do it too

L Milton Hankins May 25, 2021 at 11:57 AM I remember (long ago) struggling to keep my eyes open for a long-winded teacher, particularly right after lunch. It was a killer. Caren Krutsinger May 25, 2021 at 2:19 PM And if they have a monotone voice - ugh!

Paul Bell May 25, 2021 at 11:21 AM Some classes should come with a health warning I say daydreaming of the freedom bell. Caren Krutsinger May 25, 2021 at 2:19 PM I fully get this