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Sleepless Energy

Attention deficit keeps
my dear man from normal sleep.
He does not know dream stage zees
yet achieves much more than most.
His energy is endless 
despite sleep deprivation.
My love lives life wide asleep.

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sara Etgen-Baker

October 20, 2025 at 6:03 PM

clever and sweet...liked the last line

CayCay Godwin

October 20, 2025 at 7:16 PM

Many thanks, Sara. CayCay

Abdullah Alhemaidy

October 20, 2025 at 1:16 PM

So sweet and very cool! Have a wonderful time :-)

CayCay Godwin

October 20, 2025 at 7:17 PM

Thank you, most sweet and cool for you to share your thoughts. Thank you, CayCay

Daniel Henry Rodgers

October 20, 2025 at 10:19 AM

Dear CayCay, Well, I think you’ve captured the paradox of sleeplessness with such grace along with the restless mind that somehow still creates, still moves, still loves. Love doesn’t always need symmetry, sometimes it thrives in the mismatched hours, in the watching, in the acceptance of how someone moves through the world. I love that it’s soft, wise, and beautifully awake. Autumn Blessings, Dear CayCay, Daniel

CayCay Godwin

October 20, 2025 at 7:19 PM

And sometimes, it's ADHD!!! Your comments are tender prose, and I'm blessed to be the recipient of all they convey. Thank you, Daniel. CayCay

Hilda Greenhough

October 19, 2025 at 6:54 PM

Not even a cat nap? He must be very tired. I enjoy the poem.

CayCay Godwin

October 20, 2025 at 7:21 PM

NAP? Heavens no. He has ADHD, lived with it all his life until I FINALLY convinced him to see a doc, and last week it actually happened. There's already a positive difference, thank you, God. Take care, Hilda and thanks ... CayCay

Paige Hind

October 19, 2025 at 5:43 PM

I'm glad to hear it- you seem like a good mother, CayCay. :)

CayCay Godwin

October 20, 2025 at 7:14 PM

I need to change 'darling' to another word that lets the reader know I mean my man, not son. My oversight, I should have realized the vagueness of darling and I'm thankful to you for unknowingly letting me know. Appreciate you, Paige. CayCay

Gershon Wolf

October 19, 2025 at 4:50 PM

Wide asleep... Sound awake... It all catches up with as we blow out the candles on the next birthday cake. ~ gw

CayCay Godwin

October 20, 2025 at 7:26 PM

Just last week he finally did what I've been 'prompting' for 13 yrs, went to the doc, diagnosed (surprise) with ADHD. He is already improving for the best (so cool), I can now talk to him without him wandering around the room, and, even better, he's sleeping at night. A miracle, right here where I live. Thank you, Gershon CayCay

Andrea Dietrich

October 19, 2025 at 2:07 PM

Wow. Good job. I am s bit like him. At one time I was sleeping only 4 hours a night and I never felt tired during the day. I just missed dreams, so I got my sleeping pills. Today they hardly keep me asleep any more. I don't believe all people require 8 or even 6 hours minimum of sleep each night. Once again, this is very well written.

CayCay Godwin

October 20, 2025 at 7:26 PM

Thanks, Sweetie. CayCay

Mickey Grubb

October 19, 2025 at 12:16 PM

CayCay, this is so tender and vivid. Your last line lingers beautifully and feels like a paradox that deepens the whole piece. Brilliant.

CayCay Godwin

October 20, 2025 at 7:32 PM

Thank you, Mickey - your comments are much appreciated. Good to see you here. CayCay

Anne-Lise Andresen

October 19, 2025 at 11:20 AM

- I wish I had some of that energy ... love it :) - GL in the contest :) - hugs

CayCay Godwin

October 20, 2025 at 7:35 PM

Oh, I've tried everything to catch it, and his ability to use the energy no matter if he's hurting or not, but Anne-Lise, I never succeed so I nap instead. Also, it is because of ADHD which he was finally diagnosed with last week. YES YES YES YES There is already visible improvement. NOW, you and I need answers. Thanks, CayCay