The Sleep of Youth

The Sleep of Youth

The yawning of the night light whispers,"Sleep"
As eyes close...And Day's woes...
Are lost in swift retreat.

Dreams saunter, softly searching, whom to grog...
With the ease...Of the breeze...
For sailing 'Tir na nog'. 


1.15.2017©deborah burch 


Form: tristich verse
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Pett Avatar
April 2, 2017 at 8:41 AM
Congratulations Deborah on your well deserved win, great write, Roy. :))
Callus Avatar
April 1, 2017 at 8:05 AM
How lovely to drift off to the land of youthful dreams, Deborah!! May you enjoy eternal beauty, health and joy:) ~ Congratulations on a well-deserved win! hugs // paul
May Avatar
March 31, 2017 at 9:44 PM
Beautiful write Deb...Congrats on your win
Canerdy Avatar
March 31, 2017 at 4:23 PM
Wow! This is SO GOOD. Congrats on your well-deserved win, Deborah! Janice
Burch Avatar
March 31, 2017 at 9:17 PM
Thank you Janice! Wow indeed! your kindness warms my heart!! Big Hugggs sweet friend! Deb
Fish Avatar
January 16, 2017 at 6:55 PM
Lovely!
Burch Avatar
January 16, 2017 at 6:58 PM
Thank you Carolyn!!! You're very kind!! Big Hugggs!!!;)
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