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Sleepless Nights-SK

Many nights I've laid in bed 
With a comfort pillow 'neath my head 
I twisted and turned, tried to fall asleep 
So that I can close my eyes and dream deep 
I tried to take some sleeping pills 
But found that they just gave me chills 
I tried sleepy tea and sipped it slow 
But found that tea just made me go... 
I tried playing music; a soft melody 
And I tried counting sheep- they didn't work for me 
Finally, I found what worked the best 
To help me fall asleep and rest 
I ate a piece of chocolate late at night 
It worked for me, so, for you- it might! 
Dark chocolate is the kind I use 
So, try a piece to light the fuse 
I hope it helps you to dream deep 
When you twist and turn and you just can't sleep
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Kendrick Avatar
May 18, 2026 at 8:28 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. Charles, chocolate has chemicals similar to coffee and tea which can cause some people to not be able to sleep but for some people it has a calming effect. I am one of those that gets wired from the caffeine like chemicals, but I can go to sleep then wake up and can't sleep the last part of the night. Way to go. Sara K
Goldsmith Avatar
May 17, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Sleepless Nights-SK" write again. Chocolate is a food group, right??? Hahaha!!! Have a blessed day with your wonderful win...............
Goldsmith Avatar
May 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Sleepless Nights-SK" write. I never heard this about Dark chocolate. We learn so much here on Soup. "Good Luck" I also did, Sleepless Nights-SK. Have a fun day writing away..........
Messina Avatar
May 13, 2026 at 1:22 PM
Hi Paula, I believe any chocolate will do the trick, but dark is certainly better for you. Thank you!
Cunningham Avatar
May 13, 2026 at 8:26 AM
As we get older sleep escapes us, must try the dark chocolate tip. Avoid cheese at any cost or you'll have nightmares lol. Good luck in the contest Charlie. Hope your week is going well. Tom
Messina Avatar
May 13, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Tom, I would have never believed it if I hadn't tried it. lol I'll take your word on the cheese. Thanks, Charlie
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