Robert J Moore Poet Rhyme

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Trouble Sleeping

Trouble Sleeping
   by Bob Moore © 2016

I have trouble every night, 
when I try to go to sleep
they say it might be easier,
if I try counting sheep

but the little buggers won’t stand still, 
they’re jumping all around
the only ones that I can count, 
are lying on the ground

Other people do it, 
with sheep which will be good
I’ve seen pictures of them lying there,
the sheep doing as they should

jump the fence, one by one, 
land on the other side
my sheep all just run about, 
don’t seem to have much pride

And now I’m getting aggravated,
I’ll never get to sleep
I’ve kept my eyes closed really tight, 
but now I’ll take a peep

hang on, it now is daylight
the mornings come so soon
guess I’d better get out of bed, 
I’ll have a nap this afternoon.

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Darlene De Beaulieu July 3, 2021 at 11:59 AM Hello Robert Moore, counting sheep does not always work. I make a mug of lavender tea to make me sleep. it works for me. Enjoy your weekend my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu July 4, 2021 at 10:53 AM Hello Robert Moore, well you are the lucky one. July 1st was Canada Day. June 30th the fireworks began followed by the next day. Then last night fireworks started again until 3 in the morning. I am tired today. Happy July 4th! xx Robert J Moore July 3, 2021 at 4:51 PM lol, thanks for the advice Darlene (although that may swap one problem for another) but I really have no trouble sleeping, just thought I would write of those who may xx