Russell Sivey Poet Shadorma

Wizard of Sleep

Head pillow
Slipping under me
Giving pause
From the edge
Brink of reality’s wake
Muffled sound of sleep

Entrant into Andrea Dietrich's "WORD WIZARDS' CHALLENGE" contest

pillow/ slipping/ pause/ edge/ wake/ muffled

Form: Shadorma

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Carolyn Devonshire December 17, 2011 at 10:50 AM Russell, I don't think I've read a Shadorma before and you wrote yours so beautifully. The transition from consciousness to sleep is conveyed so creatively. Andrea's going to love this one as much as I do. Wishing you success! Love, Carolyn

Debra Squyres December 16, 2011 at 6:26 AM Well done !! Enjoyed the read !!

Jack Horne December 15, 2011 at 2:53 PM Clever piece for the contest, Russell

Nette Onclaud December 15, 2011 at 12:01 PM intriguing the heck out of me, russell... sleep well with winning's best and hugggs! :)

Wilma Neels December 15, 2011 at 10:54 AM I knew you would get my hint Russell and as for me being fickle?? nope it isn't always a bad thing.. :)

Carol Sunshine Brown December 15, 2011 at 10:33 AM Outstanding write Russell. The best to you in Andrea's Word Wizard Challenge. Love, Carol

Wilma Neels December 15, 2011 at 10:19 AM Love that "giving pause" line Russell, wishing you all the best for Andrea's contest ;) I need to give this one a try too!!