Richard Lamoureux Poet Free verse

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

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Monterey Sirak August 11, 2013 at 6:14 AM Oh the elusive temptress called sleep. Love the line about down filled promises. Richard Lamoureux August 11, 2013 at 7:19 AM Thanks again Monterey.

Yanny Widjanarko August 7, 2013 at 7:46 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 Richard Lamoureux August 7, 2013 at 9:06 AM Sweet dreams Yanny, thank you for giving me some of the last bit of sunshine from your day.

Delysia Hendricks August 6, 2013 at 6:36 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 :-) Richard Lamoureux August 7, 2013 at 9:06 AM Thanks Licia

Anne-Lise Andresen August 6, 2013 at 7:20 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 :) Richard Lamoureux August 6, 2013 at 8:12 AM Thanks Anne Lise

Cherie Thomas August 6, 2013 at 12:21 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 Richard Lamoureux August 6, 2013 at 8:13 AM My pleasure Cherie

Poet Tacito August 5, 2013 at 10:04 PM Insomnia trying to embed an, otherwise, paradise. This was quite deep! =) Richard Lamoureux August 5, 2013 at 10:10 PM Thanks Drake

Suzanne Delaney August 5, 2013 at 9:33 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 Richard Lamoureux August 5, 2013 at 9:56 PM Well deserved win!

Andrea Dietrich August 5, 2013 at 3:36 PM thanks for the win in your contest. Looks like you have many winners that I Hope to visit! Richard Lamoureux August 5, 2013 at 6:39 PM I appreciate you supporting my contest Andrea.

Andrea Dietrich August 5, 2013 at 3:35 PM sleepless in _____ (which city would this be?) I sure do relate to this poem. Good one!! Richard Lamoureux August 5, 2013 at 6:40 PM Kelowna *lol*

Nette Onclaud August 5, 2013 at 2:16 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 Richard Lamoureux August 5, 2013 at 6:40 PM Nope the sheep have all been sheered.

Eileen Manassian August 5, 2013 at 11:23 AM :) Waiting............ Eileen Manassian August 6, 2013 at 1:38 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..... Richard Lamoureux August 5, 2013 at 6:41 PM Goodnight Eileen. Eileen Manassian August 5, 2013 at 1:18 PM I think it is about to find me pretty soon and claim me.....nice addition....will check it in the am...goodnight! Eileen Manassian August 5, 2013 at 11:24 AM Get it done before I have to count sheep on this side of the world.....8:24 pm.....:)