Phyllis Babcock Poet Free verse

Tossin' and Turnin'

I was up all night
I tossed and turned
nothing seemed right
Worry, worry had me on edge
Yet I did not want to get out of bed
Should of taken tylenol to help me sleep
But thought I could sleep by counting sheep
Defeated and tired my eyes look a heck of a mess
I dragged my butt  for a coffee this morning
It sagged from my tossin' and turnin'
Then out the door to the shop
Found a dark room in back
Pulled out a chair for a nap
Not comfortable for sure
Worry has me uptight
Will be over by tonight
Hopefully right.

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Adelaja Olayiwola December 6, 2011 at 6:21 PM hmm! Nice piece

Judy Ball December 6, 2011 at 8:10 AM Hi Phyl, Not enough room below. How are you? Hope all is well for you. Read your answer to Andrea below. Have you thought of making them Chrsitmas stockings like when they were kids only instead of toys things men like like shaving lotions, candy,jokes, reading material, perhaps movie tickets, etc. Bet it would give them a big lift. God \Bless, JB PS You must let me know about your surgery. Am praying for you

Judy Ball December 6, 2011 at 8:03 AM Hmmmmm Sounds you've been going through a bad stretch. Take it to the Lord in prayer my friend. He is the one who can help you. Remember, God never promised Christians an easy road. In fact He promised us a rough road filled with pit falls but He said He would be there to give us the strength to see it through. I have come to think of life as a training field for the Soldiers of The Lord. WE'RE ALL IN BOOT CAMP!!! God Bless, JB Phyllis Babcock December 6, 2011 at 8:29 AM our son had nose surgery last week and is starting to feel better. Our other son is waiting for surgery so I worry ----- should leave it in the Lord's hands.

Andrea Dietrich December 4, 2011 at 5:29 PM poor thing. Are you still worried? Was it over the recent surgery in your family when you wrote this? I've had nights like this, Phyllis and they are NOT fun. Good one. Phyllis Babcock December 5, 2011 at 8:56 AM yes, it was the worry about the surgery but now that it is over I find Christmas has me wondering what to get for the boys. I am usually done by now but this year I am stumped on two gifts Both the boys are in their 30's and don't want gift certificates

Kabuteng P.Ink K. December 3, 2011 at 12:17 AM I hope that you were able to get some sleep after this, Phyl-- yes worry and stress sure can make us toss and turn all night-- btw I am really glad that Ryan's surgery was successful-- I wish and pray for him a speedy recovery :) hugs to you, Phyl :) Phyllis Babcock December 5, 2011 at 8:57 AM thank you Nikko. He still has a fair amount of pain but he is doing great. Thanks for the prayers. love phyl

Carol Sunshine Brown December 2, 2011 at 8:10 AM I enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry this morning Phyllis. It has been awhile since I have been reading and commenting. So going to make it short this time with a promise to try and read more often after the holidays. Have a wonderful weekend and may it be full of love and joy. Hope you get some good sleep time in and get refreshed. Love, Carol

Matthew Anish December 1, 2011 at 8:13 PM Insomnia - what a drag. Keep it up! Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Carolyn Devonshire December 1, 2011 at 4:22 PM There must be quite a few of us who have trouble sleeping, Phyllis. Except for the coffee, this could have been one of my days as well. I tried the sheep counting once and it actually worked. I think you just need to get the other distractions our of your head and focus on a calm image -- maybe a waterfall or the ocean. If this is for Frank's story of an entire day contest, I think it's a winner. Thanks for your comments on the poem about my sister. This is why I don't see her. Love, CD Phyllis Babcock December 1, 2011 at 7:13 PM I think to much stress lately but a few night of good sleep will fix it. Things should hopefully settle in the next few weeks. Thanks

Sara Kendrick December 1, 2011 at 3:52 PM Phyllis, I know the feeling of those nights..I am sorry to hear of your husband's illness..I hope that the surgery went well..Great poem about the life stress..Good way to help deal with life's problems..Thanks for stopping by, reading, and commenting on my work..Sara Phyllis Babcock December 1, 2011 at 7:12 PM It was my youngest son who had the surgery and I just got home. He was kept a few hours more because he was going in and out of consciencness so they had to get him up. Came home at 7.30 tonight. thanks

Tony Lane December 1, 2011 at 11:22 AM He'll be fine. Get some rest. Phyllis Babcock December 1, 2011 at 11:35 AM I tried but it did not work last night. Thanks Tony will catch up tonight.