The Time After Sleep

At midnight
The moon floats above
Dancing through a field of twinkling stars
The world below sleeps
Tossing and turning 
Thinking about the next day
Waiting for a single beam of sun
Bird’s songs welcome the day
The ringing of an antique clock
Shocks the system
The heart beats a little faster
As the day begins
Rushing to meetings
Stressful living
With no relaxation
The heart strains
The mind works 
The head aches
Fantasies wander ahead
To a moon dancing among the stars
Searching for the moment when the day ends
And sleep can once again be found
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Devonshire Avatar
March 26, 2009 at 6:43 PM
I felt a dreamy sense of calm, and an awe of the beautiful scene of the twinkling stars "dancing through a field." I love the pictures you paint and the way you touch our hearts with your work, Robert. Very nice! Love, Carolyn
Richards Avatar
March 19, 2009 at 8:28 AM
Some nights are just not long enough....this is a wonderful description of the stresses that make us want to stay in bed. I loved this! ~ Carrie
P. Avatar
March 18, 2009 at 11:47 PM
that is quite a trip the mind takes... while one is sleeping!! lovely write ~ Arany
Townsend Avatar
March 18, 2009 at 8:26 PM
Oh so peaceful! This is a really nice write, well done. Smiles from Lolita
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