Krishnanand Guptar Poet Rhyme

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Written 13 May 2026 for Open The Door And Enter The World Of Possibilities Poetry Contest of Sara Kendrick

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Sleepless Nights - SK

The silver moon ascends the cloudless sky
With scintillating stars stretching up high,
But sleep strangely slides away from my eyes,
I stare at the room`s darkness with a sigh.

My thoughts like restless high tide waves do roam
Far from the stark solitude of my home,
Wandering in the expanse of the night,
Lost in the lengthy shadows of dim light.

I softly read a page  and read it more,
Hoping to slowly drift to slumber's shore,
But words just waltz, they do not seem to cease,
Denying me a moment's quiet peace.

On such nights when sleep turns to tasks in vain
I try means that will soothe away my strain,
Restore peace to my mind and inner self
By striving to reach the depth of myself.

By lying on bed, I breathe in and out
To clear from my mind any haze of doubt,
With palms flat, for each short while holding breath,
When soon tired, I fall asleep at a stretch.

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Andrea Dietrich May 19, 2026 at 7:53 AM Very nicely done, Krish. Glad to finally read this one Krishnanand Guptar May 20, 2026 at 12:31 PM Thank you so much dear poetess for appreciating the above poem. Wish you a blessed day

Sara Kendrick May 18, 2026 at 4:59 AM I wanted to personally thank you for the participating in my contest and say congratulations to you on your name being on the winners' list. I notice that you covered two topics in one by using the letter s a good bit. Way to go. Sara K Krishnanand Guptar May 20, 2026 at 12:21 PM Thank you dear poetess for appreciating the above poem and for placing it in the contest sponsored by you.. Wish you a pleasant day

Sotto Poet May 17, 2026 at 2:52 PM It is too difficult to deal with the exhaustion that follows a night without sleep. The poem "Insomnia" is lovely. Your beautiful rhyming poetry was a pleasure to read, my friend. Congratulations on your win Krishnanand Guptar May 20, 2026 at 12:29 PM Thank you so much poet friend for appreciating the above poem and for your inspiring comments. Wishing you a blessed day

Valsa George May 16, 2026 at 3:53 AM At times, I pass through sleepless nights. Somehow breathing in and out hasn't helped me much. The fatigue we feel after a night of sleeplessness is too hard. Beautiful poem on Insomnia. Enjoyed your lovely rhyming poem, dear friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu May 14, 2026 at 10:38 AM Hello Guptar, In your last verse i read, is exactly what I do do to rest my mind and body. it works for me. I agree it is hard to sleep at times. We seem to stay awake for no reason. Waking up in the early morning, or not sleeping at al during the night. Blessingsmy friend. /Darlene/ Darlene De Beaulieu May 22, 2026 at 10:51 AM Hello Guptar, you are welcome. I rest my mind , think of nothing. telling my body to feel heavy until I get to my eyes too heavy to open. i am sleeping. It works for me. Thank you for wishing me a blessed day. I wish you to have a blessed day and week. / /Darlene/ Krishnanand Guptar May 20, 2026 at 12:24 PM Thank you dear friend for appreciating the above poem. I am glad what I have written resonates with you. Wishing you a blessed day.