The Darkness

The twilight comes, its nearly time
For darkness to fall - the fear is all mine
Another night follows as sure as day
Four hours sleep if I’m lucky I’d say!
Look for excuses to not go to bed
But I need my sleep let it be said.
Up the long stairway I slowly move
Not wearing slippers the carpets so smooth
Into the bathroom, the nightly chores
Now did I remember to lock all the doors?
Into my bed, out with a book
Maybe an hour, I’ll just take a look
No more excuses, it’s time to lay down
Up with the duvet and on with the frown
Will I lay here for hours, just like last night?
Or maybe this time it’ll work out just right!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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July 5, 2022 at 7:43 AM
Beautifully penned, Roger ~ abiding in thought rested calm should do the trick!
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March 27, 2016 at 1:47 PM
Beautiful poem Roger
Mason Gibbs Avatar
February 21, 2016 at 8:47 AM
good write Roger
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September 2, 2010 at 5:21 PM
congrats on the feature, enjoyed your write..P.D.
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August 30, 2010 at 8:18 AM
:) Great write! Congrats on your poem being featured this week. Caroline.
Eggins Avatar
August 30, 2010 at 7:22 AM
some nights it works out ok some nights not so ok lol... loved the poem ... congrates on being featured this week love Jayne
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August 30, 2010 at 6:05 AM
Congratulations on your wonderful poetry being featured this week here at PoetrySoup Roger. Love, Carol
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August 29, 2010 at 7:39 PM
Congrats Roger on your featured poem this week on the Soup.. a nice one to share with us all..with luv..
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June 13, 2010 at 8:59 AM
Congratulations on being featured. Great job! Joseph
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June 13, 2010 at 8:58 AM
Congratulations on being featured. Great job! Joseph
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June 9, 2010 at 11:04 AM
Many congrats on your featured piece this week. Rgds Janette
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June 7, 2010 at 7:48 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved featured poetry this week Roger. Love, Carol
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June 6, 2010 at 7:21 PM
Congrats Roger on your featured poem this week on the Soup.. a wonderful write to share with us all.. with luv from the "Sweetheart"
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June 3, 2010 at 5:43 AM
Welcome to Poetrysoup Roger I myself have been away and recently returned loved your first post ...thanks for the kind words on my poem love Jayne x x
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June 2, 2010 at 11:41 AM
I would like to welcome you to PoetrySoup Roger. Wishing you the best in your writing endeavors. If you have questions please feel free to ask anyone here. We are all willing to help and if we don't know the answer we will find someone who does. Love, Carol
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