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Sleepless In Kelowna

I woke up at five just as my mind struck midnight Tick tocks delayed by lack of slumber Maniacal sheep crowding my mind Grinning their sheepish grins Taunting me Ba ba The black sheep calls "We are too many to number" I rise from my cushioned prison Down filled promises not kept So alluring Soft luxurious Beckoning "come back to bed" I drag myself heavy feet Shuffling Eyes partially closed Opening the shower door Artificial rain Wishing to wash sleep down the drain Wanting my hours and minutes returned to me I close my eyes For just a moment Sleep glorious sleep Where art thou

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013




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Date: 8/11/2013 6:14:00 AM
Oh the elusive temptress called sleep. Love the line about down filled promises.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/11/2013 7:19:00 AM
Thanks again Monterey.
Date: 8/7/2013 7:46:00 AM
Hello Rick, it's been a while :) hopefully you have a nice sleep tonight :D still beautiful verses in here :D and glad to read this beautiful art in my tiring night :p wishing you a wonderful day there, hug, Yanny
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/7/2013 9:06:00 AM
Sweet dreams Yanny, thank you for giving me some of the last bit of sunshine from your day.
Date: 8/6/2013 6:36:00 PM
Insomnia is my worst enemy. Little Bobeep had gone and lost her sheep, the silly girl, so no counting for me. NIce poem, Richard. Licia :-)
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/7/2013 9:06:00 AM
Thanks Licia
Date: 8/6/2013 7:20:00 AM
- Read it half finished yesterday ..... I'm glad I came back today to read your wonderful poem Richard. - Have a nice day! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/6/2013 8:12:00 AM
Thanks Anne Lise
Date: 8/6/2013 12:21:00 AM
Artificial rain wishing to wash sleep down the drain:0) really like that line, so many can relate to lost slumber...I'm in that mode right now lol...appreciate the win in your girl rising contest:=) many thanks,,, and Ty for all the other, comments. Cherie<3
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/6/2013 8:13:00 AM
My pleasure Cherie
Date: 8/5/2013 10:04:00 PM
Insomnia trying to embed an, otherwise, paradise. This was quite deep! =)
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/5/2013 10:10:00 PM
Thanks Drake
Date: 8/5/2013 9:33:00 PM
I had a girlfriend from Kelowna. Lovely person. good subject for a poem. I hate when insomnia strikes......perhaps your mind is just too active. Thanks for my placing In girl Rising. Patcha will be thrilled when I tell her. SuZ
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/5/2013 9:56:00 PM
Well deserved win!
Date: 8/5/2013 3:36:00 PM
thanks for the win in your contest. Looks like you have many winners that I Hope to visit!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/5/2013 6:39:00 PM
I appreciate you supporting my contest Andrea.
Date: 8/5/2013 3:35:00 PM
sleepless in _____ (which city would this be?) I sure do relate to this poem. Good one!!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/5/2013 6:40:00 PM
Kelowna *lol*
Date: 8/5/2013 2:16:00 PM
wellll, you stated this with fine details and images, richard.... how more sheep before this is done... looking forward!.. thanks for including my piece in your 'girl rising' list..:) huggs
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/5/2013 6:40:00 PM
Nope the sheep have all been sheered.
Date: 8/5/2013 11:23:00 AM
:) Waiting............
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/6/2013 1:38:00 AM
Hope you are counting sheep RIGHT NOW as I post this, Richard! :) Or are you in the shower trying to wash to "wash sleep down the drain?" I guess I'll never know....Nice piece though it lacks peace! ;) Hope sweet dreams find you tonight.....
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/5/2013 6:41:00 PM
Goodnight Eileen.
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/5/2013 1:18:00 PM
I think it is about to find me pretty soon and claim me.....nice addition....will check it in the am...goodnight!
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/5/2013 11:24:00 AM
Get it done before I have to count sheep on this side of the world.....8:24 pm.....:)

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