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Sleepless Nights

I'm awake for nights, days on end, Little sleep is in sight for me. Pills do little to quell my pain. I face the pain as it rise and falls. Swallowing back my cries So they can't be heard. There are times when I think I won't survive another day, But here I am, but here I am Biding my time until I sleep. *A tribute to those who suffer with chronic pain.

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Debbie Guzzi

Date: 12/11/2013 4:27:00 PM

So many do and the best thing is the hardest to go out and be active anyway [sigh] you are so kind to write this. Light & Love

Mohammad Yamin

Date: 8/29/2013 12:15:00 PM

An awesome write. Heartache may take away night's sleep. It is true. Everyone that has experienced pain will tell this. Thanks Connie for for your sweet message of congratulations on my poem My Pen's win. I am grateful. -Mohammad.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/23/2013 7:56:00 AM

I feel the pain. Congratulations on your win.

Joseph May

Date: 7/23/2013 6:58:00 AM

congrats on a great win Connie

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 7/23/2013 7:02:00 AM

Joseph thank you for the congrats. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connir

Nette Onclaud

Date: 7/23/2013 5:27:00 AM

stunning piece,connie.. a big hurray on your win!..:) huggs

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 7/23/2013 7:03:00 AM

Nette thank you for the congrats. Much appreciated. Warm Smikes, Connie

John Posey

Date: 7/23/2013 4:40:00 AM

Congratulations, dear Connie, May all comfort be yours... I pray for you... Jake

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 7/23/2013 7:04:00 AM

Thank you Jake for your kind comment and congrats. It means a lot. Warm Smiles, Connie

Len Gasun

Date: 7/22/2013 9:58:00 PM

My huge heartfelt congratulations on your super win my dear friend Connie.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

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 7/23/2013 7:08:00 AM

Leonora thank you for placing me for a win. It is wonderful that you have run so many contest for PS to keep our muse challenged. Much appreciated. Hugs and warm Smiles, Connie

Carrie Richards

Date: 7/10/2013 5:42:00 PM

I'm sorry if you have chronic pain.....it is hard enough to have insomnia,,,,even when there is no pain involved. The older I get.....the more aches and pains...however here I am...just like you said.....biding my time until I sleep ! :)

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 7/10/2013 6:14:00 PM

Carrie thank you for your kind comment. It means a lot. Warm Smiles, Connie

John Posey

Date: 7/10/2013 3:36:00 PM

Connie, I have been blessed with a relatively pain free existence. Praise God! My wife, however, suffers from chronic knee, hip and back pain. Her pain, naturally, feeds my anxiety and leads to many sleepless nights. You are in my prayers today.... Jake

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 7/10/2013 6:21:00 PM

Jake thank you for your prayers and your visit. I know what it's like to have back pain, and truly understand that it's not easy on the caregiver too. Warm Smiles, Connie

Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/10/2013 12:08:00 PM

Not a very comfortable thing to have insomnia..I hope just a work about the topic and not your life..There is something called Melatonin that one can take on those nights that can help with most sleeplessness..Enjoyed reading thanks for stopping by..Sara

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 7/10/2013 6:23:00 PM

Sara thank you for your thoughtful comment. melatonin doesn't help me. What I need is a new back and neck. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie

Bukang Liwayway

Date: 7/10/2013 8:09:00 AM

great poem friend Connie :) ...sometimes we can't avoid it...Good luck in the contest :) hugs, maria

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 7/10/2013 6:23:00 PM

Maria thank you for the visit and comment. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie

Harry Horsman

Date: 7/10/2013 5:00:00 AM

wonderful poetry, regarding a truly world wide problem, with so many of us.. the fact you wrote this shows the caring you have in your soul...

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 7/10/2013 6:24:00 PM

Harry thank you for your lovely comment. It means a lot. Warm Smiles, Connie

Colleen Bono

Date: 7/9/2013 6:57:00 PM

thank you for your visit.I am done reaching out to professionals.they don't care about mental illness.It is what it is.I will fight till I cant anymore.Then it is in Gods hands.Colleen

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 7/10/2013 6:27:00 PM

Don't be too hard on yourself. There is help out there for you, my friend. Keep faith and reach out for help. Hugs and warm smiles, Connie

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/9/2013 2:58:00 PM

Connie, this can be me at the moment.... love it....PD

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 7/9/2013 3:45:00 PM

I love your profile icon. For some reason I cannot transfer a photo or Icon to my profile. Thanks for the visit and be true to yourself. Warm Smiles, Connie

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/9/2013 6:56:00 AM

- Terrible ..... counting the hours .... minutes .... Looking at the clock .... tick tock .... Well written Connie, I know well these nights. - Good luck in the contest! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 7/9/2013 9:20:00 AM

Anne thank you for your lovely comment. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie

Donna Jones

Date: 7/8/2013 10:35:00 AM

I relate too...a migraine sufferer....good luck in the contest...

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 7/8/2013 1:34:00 PM

Donna thanks for the visit and your comment. It means a lot. Warm Smiles, Connie

Nette Onclaud

Date: 7/8/2013 10:33:00 AM

it's either a migraine or low back pian form computer hours, so i can resonate with you, connie... a gem of a write that floats so seamlessly...:) hugggs

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 7/8/2013 1:35:00 PM

Nette thank you for your visit and take care of that back. Stretching helps. Warm Smiles, Connie

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/7/2013 1:19:00 PM

I suffer from Chronic back pain so I can relate. Thanks for your king comment on my Mirror Mirror poem.

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 7/8/2013 1:36:00 PM

Richard thanks for the visit, and take care of that back. Stretching exercise may help. Warm Smiles, Connie

Cherie Thomas

Date: 7/6/2013 10:03:00 AM

Hi Connie, It's so much deeper, than just sleeping,...when nothing can help that kind of chronic pain...thank you for sharing & the awareness you bring in this poem......blessings always, <3Cherie

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 7/7/2013 7:40:00 AM

Cherie thank your for your visit and wonderful comment. It means a lot. Warm Smiles, Connie

Jack Horne

Date: 7/5/2013 4:55:00 PM

beautiful and sensitive write, my friend

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 7/5/2013 5:08:00 PM

Knack thank you for the visit and comment. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie

S.Jagathsimhan Nair

Date: 7/5/2013 2:42:00 PM

Connie, It's hard, being sleepless at nights, and if it is due to pain, it's terrible. hope you don't suffer from it?

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 7/5/2013 5:09:00 PM

Thanks for your thoughtful comment. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie

Matthew Anish

Date: 7/3/2013 8:13:00 PM

You gave a vivid description of insomnia in this work. Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 7/5/2013 5:10:00 PM

Thank you for the visit and comment. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 7/3/2013 4:56:00 PM

Hi Connie very well done as a pain sufferer myself you have captured things perfectly Shadow x smiles

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 7/3/2013 5:00:00 PM

Thanks for the visit and comment. I hope you have a great 4th. Hang in there with the pain Shadow. Keep writing your fabulous poems. Writing keeps my mind to busy to think out about my pain. I'm grateful for PS. Warm Smiles, Connie

Karen Anglesey

Date: 7/3/2013 6:51:00 AM

Connie, I have known people who suffered this condition. Your poetry is well written while bringing awareness to a little known subject. :)

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 7/3/2013 10:30:00 AM

Karen thank you for your recognition of those that suffer with chronic pain. It means a lot. Warm Smiles, Connie

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/2/2013 11:21:00 PM

Connie,I really relate to this one. I will post a poem on sleeplessness too but not tonight. Thanks so much for your kind words on my Saturday Reflection. I am so happy that one got on the winners list because it is one of my personal favorites that is not a rhyming poem. I really enjoyed your sleepless poem. Luv, Andrea

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 7/3/2013 10:31:00 AM

Andrea thank you for your delightful comment. It means a lot. I hope you have a wonderful 4th. Warm Smiles, Connie