Sleepless in Paradise

Foundation.

If you've gone through separation, did sleep come easy or not?

Title 
Sleepless in Paradise 

I once knew Love and stayed briefly within its shadowy keeps

Sated

But now separated
And unmated

I can no longer enter 
For I no longer sleep

(C) Copyright John Duffy
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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