Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Rhyme

SURE CURE FOR SLEEPLESS NIGHTS

Folks, I have to tell you I ain't been sleepin' all that well as of late.

Some of the problem is due to the obnoxious snorin' of my mate!

Or it could be the neighbor's barkin' dogs up and down the street,

And believe me, there are howlin' hounds and yappin' mutts replete!

I've tried numerous sleepin' aids off the pharmacist's shelf,

Tryin' to cure this dilemma and get some sleep for myself.

Eureka!  I found a simple remedy for my plight in church today;

I fell fast asleep as soon as the preacher arose to have his say!

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Anna-Marie Docherty August 14, 2026 at 11:43 AM Perfectly penned Robert, and for the record I have a poem written on the subject some time back, so believe me I feel your discomfort! Minus the latter comment though, instead I'm like a nodding dog half of the day... still, there is something h9lds us there... Keep writing.

Gary Radice June 9, 2026 at 11:44 PM “ If you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.” (Proverbs 3:24). I’m not religious Robert - I just googled it on account of me enjoying your poem. Cheers - Gary Robert L. Hinshaw July 2, 2026 at 4:38 PM Thanks, Gary. I like your reference to the Proverb - very apt! Best to you as you continue your poetical journey - Bob H

Sara Kendrick May 18, 2026 at 8:31 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. A large number of people have that problem especially as they get older. LOL..Way to go. Sara K Robert L. Hinshaw May 19, 2026 at 6:19 AM Thank you, Sara, for considering my entry in your contest worthy of a win. Best to you BoB

Gershon Wolf May 16, 2026 at 8:46 PM Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha. Works every time, I dare say. Perhaps you can record this preacher and listen to him every night at bedtime. Cheers, Gershon Robert L. Hinshaw May 17, 2026 at 6:47 AM Good plan, Gershon! Enjoyed your comment and best to you - BoB

Lin Lane May 16, 2026 at 7:03 PM lol Robert. You plan on spending your nights sleeping on a church pew? Robert L. Hinshaw May 17, 2026 at 6:45 AM That might be the ultimate cure, Lin!! Thanks for dropping by and best to you as you continue your poetic journey - BoB

Ilene Bauer May 16, 2026 at 6:24 PM ha! sounds like the perfect cure, bob! very funny... Robert L. Hinshaw May 16, 2026 at 6:32 PM Works every time, Ilene! Glad you enjoyed! BoB