To Sleep

The scourge  of  the worker
saviour of the parent
The comfort to the sickest
vocation of the errant 

Sleep can bring such varied thoughts
Both sweet and terrifying 
From dreams of love and laughter 
To when nightmares leave us crying

Refreshment to tiredness
Relief to the pain
Soothing to sadness
Again and again

Slowing of breathing
Closing of eyes
Stillness of movement 
And rest is the prize
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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March 21, 2023 at 4:53 PM
Very cleverly worded poem, Emma. Rest is all that you say. everything looks different after a long rest. Very well written.
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