Russell Sivey Poet Pantoum

Sleepless Nights

I sleep, though it’s only temporary
Simple love exists there within my eyes
However it’s broken, quite unhealthy
I cannot sleep, I awake with disguise

Simple love exists there within my eyes
She holds all my thoughts firm outside and in
I cannot sleep, I awake with disguise
As though she holds me, she doesn’t begin

She holds all my thoughts firm outside and in
Confused about our love I wake again
As though she holds me, she doesn’t begin
Never can she grasp my heart, it’s a sin

Confused about our love I wake again
She has messed with my head from all over
Never can she grasp my heart, it’s a sin
What she has done to me, she’s no lover

She had messed with my head from all over
Such to keep me up all hours of the night
What she has done to me, she’s no lover
I can’t find sleep, it’s truly out of sight

Such to keep me up all hours of the night
I don’t know how you could do this to me
I can’t find sleep, it’s truly out of sight
I start off sleeping, a light sleep I see

I don’t know how you could do this to me
However it’s broken, quite unhealthy
I start off sleeping, a light sleep I see
I sleep, though it’s only temporary

Russell Sivey

Contest: Sleepless Nights
Sponsor: Leonora Galinta

7/2/2013

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Richard Lamoureux July 23, 2013 at 8:13 AM Fantastic Russell congratulations.

Seren Roberts July 23, 2013 at 12:18 AM Great work Russell, you deserved your win....Seren

Len Gasun July 22, 2013 at 10:21 PM My huge heartfelt congratulations on your great win my dear friend, Russell. It’s an outstanding poem indeed which really deserved its shining win. Thank you so much for giving me your precious gem in my contest and for your support. Love lots and big hugs, Leonora

Shadow Hamilton July 4, 2013 at 7:39 PM ah Russell you had me spellbound from the 1st line love it Shadow x smiles

Andrea Dietrich July 2, 2013 at 11:18 PM Sleeplessness over love. That is one that is not MY problem these days, but you portray it well. Sure wish I knew why I can't sleep any more. I'm going to do a triolet for my entry!

Connie Gildersleeve July 2, 2013 at 6:03 PM Russell you have conveyed what I call muddled love that stirs copious emotions. Provoking thoughts of what might have happed. An excellent write. Warm Smiles, Connie

Sara Kendrick July 2, 2013 at 8:48 AM Interesting topic for the sleepless nights contest..Reads like winning materia..I am glad that I chose this one to read today..Thanks for stopping by..I would desire to get rid of those fireants but they seem to have found a home that is great for them..Some people are highly allergic to them which is very dangerous..Sara

Richard Lamoureux July 2, 2013 at 6:34 AM This one goes straight to favorites, 7s all the way an exceptional piece Russell.

Nette Onclaud July 2, 2013 at 3:54 AM a remarkably upbeat piece of writing--though it describes tossing and turning just to doze off-- it is full of tonality and mood, russell.... this is fine work!... enjoyed it!..:) huggs

Eileen Manassian July 2, 2013 at 1:00 AM I agree with Alfred. This is very unusual for you, Russell. Unusual is good. I enjoyed reading this. Sleep depravation due to thoughts of love....wow! Never can she grasp my heart, it’s a sin! No wonder you're having sleepless night! ;) Good write and good luck in contest!