The Race In the Dark

Why does my mind race
               as I try to get some sleep?

What will I make for supper,
And will I be late for a class?
How are my children doing?
It's all coming at me so fast.

Why does my back hurt,
And will my dress still fit?
I wonder how my friend is?
Is my poem going to be a hit?

How do I turn off this light
As I lay here in the dark?
Hoping to rest my mind
And put out that growing spark.

Why does my mind race
               as I try to get some sleep?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Legros Kelley Avatar
February 29, 2024 at 2:09 PM
I hope all is well with you Virginia, you have been MIA a long time from the site.
Gelok Avatar
May 9, 2024 at 5:33 PM
Not sure if I sent you a personal note or not. I am fine. Caring for ill family. Thankyou for your concern...soon I will get back into it.
John Avatar
December 29, 2023 at 3:56 AM
Oh, so hard to shake off thoughts we'd rather were not here, giving us well, so much thought. Thanks, VG.
Gelok Avatar
May 9, 2024 at 5:34 PM
although so late, I thankyou for your comment. I will try to spend more time here and will definitely check out your work
Bell Avatar
September 14, 2023 at 6:09 AM
21st century living, it never stops, must run.
Gelok Avatar
May 9, 2024 at 5:36 PM
you got that right. Thanks for your comment...sorry it took so long.
Jonathan Avatar
September 5, 2022 at 6:11 AM
Virginia thanks for sharing
Gelok Avatar
May 9, 2024 at 5:37 PM
sorry its taken so long to thank you for your comment. really appreciate it.
M  Avatar
August 17, 2022 at 5:21 PM
Oh I so relate to your very well written poem Virginia….you said it so well! The body relaxes but the mind keeps on going….annoying! Enjoyed….Debx
Gelok Avatar
May 9, 2024 at 5:38 PM
its taken forever but I just want to thankyou for your comment.
Legros Kelley Avatar
May 6, 2022 at 3:44 AM
How are you? Miss seeing your poems! Sometimes I have to take a break, so hoping that is what you're up to Virginia. Mother's Day is approaching, hope it will be a fun one with you and your kids!
Gelok Avatar
May 19, 2022 at 10:22 AM
Hi there Thankyou for your concern. It has been a busy few months for me. I have a close friend staying with me for the past month and a half who had a stroke. She used to love coming here and gardening but is able now to do very little. So I have dedicated my time to her for a while. I will taking her home next week. I also have a son who is an entertainer, Danny ZZZZ, who has been on Italy, America's and Canada's Got Talent as a Dare Devil. He has dedicated his last two acts to his son who he lost 2 years ago so the world will know his name (Mason) Needless to say my mind is everywhere but where it should be. I will soon get back to writing.
Legros Kelley Avatar
March 9, 2022 at 10:43 PM
Oh, I deal with this Virginia, it is so annoying! Great poem on a somewhat serious matter. Camomile and Lavendar tea helps me some, and Lemon Balm tea is amazing to help calm my mind on nights like that <3 I hope you can get some sleep my friend! ~BJ
Gelok Avatar
March 10, 2022 at 6:29 PM
Thanks for the advice. I will try. I hate when it happens. I really want to write "other Stuff". Writings that aren't so personal. Spring is coming, and the sun is shining so much more and I get more inspired when I can get out and about. much appreciated.
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