Sleepless Nights

Another sleepless night alone,
as thoughts raced through my head,
thinking about that day you left,
and the last words that you said.
I wake up several times at night,
reaching for an empty space,
hoping all was just a dream,
and I’d wake to see your face.
Never does a day pass by,
when I don’t wonder how you feel,
and when I start to really worry,
I just bow my head and kneel.
“Please god be his eyes,
when his duty is in the field,
bring him home safe and sound,
god please protect him, and be his shield.”
Every time i say those words,
a wave of calmness comes over me,
and I’m finally able to close my eyes,
to finally get some sleep.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Debole Avatar
April 21, 2012 at 5:38 AM
Hello Brittany - Congratulations on your poem being featured, and I hope that your loved one is returned to you safe and sound. - Gail
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April 20, 2012 at 11:18 AM
Hi Brittany, This is a lovely poem. Beautifully done. Congratulations ...Samia
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April 17, 2012 at 11:49 PM
Allow me to add my prayer for his safe return. In the meantime, congratulations on a powerful piece. Congratulations - Chuck
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April 17, 2012 at 1:23 PM
Many congrats on your wonderful piece being featured this week - rgds Janette
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April 17, 2012 at 5:33 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Brittany. Love, Carol
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