Nette Onclaud Poet Quatrain

Sleeptalking

There’s a quiet  in watching  myself sleep
Like a buzz , a drone  of calm abandon
Gently passing this  fluid ocean , deep
Past reeds and tall grasses that slither on
To unknown whispering or gushing tide--
A current, steady as unconscious sigh
Rivering  through the swooshes of my glide,
To bring rest from a wired day..I slip by.

Across glittering shorelines in moon’s flow;
My  breaths bid me closer in an embrace
While I lie here in your summer, aglow
As whispers talk in lapses about grace.
Till after midnight, we both cuddle   peace
For  the drawl of evening  pulls me, astir
Where in your arms- soft murmurs--  find release
Through a space between awareness and blur.



Talking In Your Sleep Contest   1/20/2017
Sponsor: Lewis Raynes

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James Inman October 3, 2020 at 9:48 AM Very dream like with wonderful choice of words. A joy to read.

Andrea Dietrich January 21, 2017 at 9:33 PM this is SO beautiful, Nette. Truly a wonder!!! SEVEN

Arthur Vaso January 20, 2017 at 2:50 PM Ah now thats so sweet!!! Beautiful poem!

Matthew Anish January 19, 2017 at 11:30 PM Such a pretty poem about sleep! Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Phillip Garcia January 19, 2017 at 8:47 PM A breathtaking take on the prompt. I love it - was especially fond of the 2nd line, "...a drone of calm abandon" - awesome.

Frederic Parker January 19, 2017 at 7:06 PM nette my first thought is the peaceful sound from shorelines can bring a restful closing to the eyes...good luck in the contest

Tim Smith January 19, 2017 at 1:30 PM Very lovely nette

Anne-Lise Andresen January 19, 2017 at 1:00 PM - Sounds peaceful and lovely ... sweet dreams, Nette - Good luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Carly Lalion January 19, 2017 at 12:22 PM My gosh, this is an enchanting poem which leaves me breathless line for line!Makes me want to sleep so well today.

Charlie Smith January 19, 2017 at 10:51 AM Must have had a little wine before bedtime Nette, reads like a winner, best wishes...

Chris Green January 19, 2017 at 10:45 AM There is always a mesmerizing beauty in your poetry Nette. The way you see things is so wonderful. each and every line flows smoothly as the entire poem has its own melody. Really nice my friend.