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When I Sleep

Of all things, it is happiness and fear
Both of these are strongly sincere
Either a laugh or cold tears shed
That's when the pain develops in my head.

I think of you and your handsome smell
Lucky for me, I remember it well
I grasp my pillow ever so tightly
And begin to fall asleep ever so slightly.

I begin to dream of your powerful touch
I can only hope you think of me a fraction as much
But then I wake and realize you were never real
And then I think, am I faking what I feel?

Are you turning into a figment of my imagination
With multiples or just a single collaboration
The memories, they are beginning to fade
Your entire self, so quickly decayed.

Those heart wrenching songs start to play in my mind
Always making me want to rewind
To where I laugh instead of weep
Where I dream of you in my sleep.

Written and posted on June 28th, 2016.
By: Michelle Corbin

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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Date: 10/23/2016 1:51:00 PM
Wonderful piece!
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Michelle Corbin
Date: 10/27/2016 12:03:00 AM
You're so sweet, thank you! It makes me happy that you (and the others who have read, shared, commented, etc.) like my work! <3
Date: 8/13/2016 3:10:00 AM
Michelle, this is beautiful. The romantic feeling, real or imagined, is very gracefully expressed. Thanks for following. Love to read your poems.
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Michelle Corbin
Date: 8/22/2016 4:51:00 PM
Aw thank you very much, I appreciate that!!
Date: 6/30/2016 2:02:00 PM
Thank you anyone who reads and enjoys my work <3 It is very much appreciated!
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Date: 6/28/2016 9:07:00 AM
Very nice rhyming poem that flows Michelle!:)
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Michelle Corbin
Date: 6/28/2016 5:08:00 PM
Thank you so much!
Date: 6/28/2016 8:49:00 AM
I absolutely enjoyed this poem. I love the rhythm when reading aloud. Great write!!!
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Michelle Corbin
Date: 6/28/2016 5:08:00 PM
I am so glad you enjoyed one of my pieces! Thank you!

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