Marilene Evans Poet Free verse

Stillness of the Night

STILLNESS OF THE NIGHT

In the stillness of the night, my mind races like a mad
woman, all these thoughts running, rambling in my head.
I find sleep so elusive, aloof and distant and no matter how
I try, it is unreachable that I pray and pray to quiet my mind.

In the stillness of the night, in its darkness and quietness,
I don’t move, don’t make a sound and yet, find my mind
restless, wandering from one thought to another, unable
to silence, empty it for hours… only then I reach stillness.    


10/31/21        "S" Contest, New Poems Poetry
                      Constance La France  
Theme:           #3 - Stillness

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Constance La France November 6, 2021 at 6:17 AM Marilene, wonderful writing and congratulations on your Third Place win in my "S" Contest ~ love and serenity _ Constance Marilene Evans November 7, 2021 at 11:41 AM Thank you. Thank you Constance. You are such an influence to me. Enjoy your Sunday.

Christuraj Alex November 6, 2021 at 1:14 AM "my mind races like a mad woman," - Great! The whole poem is beautiful. Congratulations! Marilene Evans November 7, 2021 at 11:06 AM Thanks so much Christuraj, I appreciate it. Have a Blessed day.

Darlene De Beaulieu November 1, 2021 at 12:54 PM Hello Marilene Evans, you should try to mediate. I do this every night. I concentrate and quiet my mind. Blessings my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu November 1, 2021 at 4:29 PM Hello Marilene Evans, Okay. Try a cup of Lavender tea. or any tea that makes you sleep. Wondering thoughts will keep you awake at night. Enjoy your evening my friend. Hugs. Marilene Evans November 1, 2021 at 3:10 PM Thanks so much, Darlene. I always try, most of the time it does not work. Have a great evening.