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Slipping Into Slumber

‘Eat when hungry, sleep when sleepy’, adage, simple enough, for a child innocent. Why then with insomnia, war we wage? Methinks, due to bubbling thoughts resident, we stagnate, mired in ego sediment. As both the prisoner and tormentor, spectator, as well as the conjurer, freedom lies by living in the present, moment to moment, as meditator, ever present in inner sound current! At the core, what matters is our response to manifestations, as they unfold. We look at each life offering askance, whilst the child within, is trusting and bold, both waking and sleeping, in joy beholds! When boundaries cognised begin to blur, we partake of life in playful caper, vibrant in unending celebration! In thought rested stillness, bliss alone stirs, as we slide into sleep meditation! 24-January-2021 Now I lay me down to sleep poetry contest Sponsor: Craig Cornish

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Date: 2/2/2021 5:50:00 PM
“At the core, what matters is our response to manifestations, as they unfold. Trusting and bold, waking and sleeping...we slide into sleep meditation” A lullaby of sorts! Congratulations, Unseeking!
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Date: 2/2/2021 6:23:00 PM
Thanks Kim! Life is but a dream :)
Date: 2/2/2021 7:01:00 AM
Congratulations on the win. Love your first line, ‘Eat when hungry, sleep when sleepy.’ Now off to eat. No insomnia, off the sleep. Have a blessed day with your win.....................
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Date: 2/2/2021 7:56:00 AM
Thank you, Paula!
Date: 2/1/2021 10:54:00 PM
Awesome write, so profound. Each line a gem. Thanks for writing. God bless. Congratulations.
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Date: 2/1/2021 11:07:00 PM
Thank you, Rama! :)
Date: 2/1/2021 3:30:00 PM
Love this! Congratulations on the win! Linda
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Date: 2/1/2021 5:51:00 PM
Thanks Linda!
Date: 2/1/2021 11:18:00 AM
Nothing greater then a sleep meditation , and waking up refreshed, Nicely done dear poet, congrats on your win.
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Date: 2/1/2021 5:51:00 PM
Thank you, Rose!
Date: 1/24/2021 3:49:00 AM
Enjoyed your sleepy write .. LOL... God bless you always sweet friend with joy, hope and peace.... prayers and love sent
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Date: 1/24/2021 4:19:00 AM
Thank you, Regina! :)

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