Sleepless Night

It’s 1:25 why oh why
Am I up at this hour
Did the phone ring 
Or was it a denim dream
Planted in mind like green flower

Earlier today was only half awake
Was fatigued and really annoyed 
Not even piano could I play
To fill the blue thrilless void

Oh poetry come rescue me
Give breath to dormant thoughts
Green like my snake plant leaves
Or red like bedroom lover hearts

Take me to your room poetic muse
And strip me of my clothes
Let our kinetic kisses burgundy bloom
Placed from head to brown toes

Rid me of this waste of night
Where fireflies dance upon moonlight
Give me inspiration for life
Devour me like blackberry pie.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Beaufort Avatar
June 7, 2024 at 6:15 AM
karen, many of us have probably experienced this kind of evening. I applaud your poetic and clever yearning for something to help get the mind cleared and reset. You have created images I will think about for a while...especially at night!
Jones Avatar
June 7, 2024 at 8:37 AM
Cool beans David! Thanks for your kind words!
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