Tossing and Turning

tossing and turning
                                             the night seems endless and dark
                                                  light hides behind dreams


Brians Triplet contest
12/5/11
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Dietrich Avatar
December 14, 2011 at 8:17 PM
Just finally going thru this older contest winners' circle and saw you scored high. A very well deserved win. Congratulations.
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December 8, 2011 at 3:09 PM
Congrats on your win, Michael! Kim
Williams Avatar
December 7, 2011 at 11:56 AM
Michael congrats on your win,love the last line..David
Long Avatar
December 7, 2011 at 11:45 AM
congrats on your win my friend cory
Brown Avatar
December 7, 2011 at 11:30 AM
Congratulations on your win in Brian's "Triplet" contest Michael. Love, Carol
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December 7, 2011 at 9:53 AM
Wonderful Senryu here Michael.Congratulations on your win.
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December 7, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Michael, that was me last night,, tossing and turning.. don't know why... but, the light has to come on.. A very good entry for Brian's contest,~ENJOYED.. thank you for sharing your wonderful senryu ;-) Have yourself a very lovely day, always,..p.d.
Minardi Avatar
December 6, 2011 at 8:46 AM
This is awesome! I couldn't agree more with the title and your last line, Michael. Greatly written :)
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December 6, 2011 at 5:01 AM
I think your turn in this Senryu is great. Dead stop and think. I love it.
Dietrich Avatar
December 5, 2011 at 9:40 PM
wow,that last line really delivers, Michael. Keep putting out great senryu like this!
Neels Avatar
December 5, 2011 at 9:19 PM
So I need to get the dream part right?? Hehe, enjoyed this gem!! All the best for Brian's contest MJF ;-) love W
Edwards Avatar
December 5, 2011 at 8:38 PM
Sleepless nights suck ive had a few lately myself :) Nice write x
Macmillan Avatar
December 5, 2011 at 8:32 PM
Hi Michael! The last line is my favourite-- a great image! Hope this soars sky high in the contest. Thank you for all your kind comments and support on my own efforts. You're a gent! Cheers from Cyndi
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December 5, 2011 at 7:47 PM
so well put.. good luck on the contest Michael and thanks for stopping by
Long Avatar
December 5, 2011 at 4:28 PM
nicely done.. good luck in the contest. cory
Wesley Avatar
December 5, 2011 at 4:21 PM
I get those nights sometimes too Michael, you describe the agony so well!
Mclaughlin Avatar
December 5, 2011 at 3:57 PM
Nice Ink Michael x Thank you for your Comment on my Poem :) Dawn x
Sivey Avatar
December 5, 2011 at 3:38 PM
Great write you have written here! I like how you separated the darkness from the light...the battle of reaching the dream world is ever demanding! Awesome Work!!
Michelle Avatar
December 5, 2011 at 3:24 PM
I know just how you feel :) =Juli-Michelle=
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