Good Night Sleep Tight
I lay in bed Processing my day in my head.
Things I’ve forgotten, things I should’ve said.
I can’t quiet the voices in my head
Telling me what I should’ve done instead.
Did I do all I could?
Have I done everything I should?
Is the Lord forgiving
of the life I'm living?
Do my children know the love
That comes unsparingly from above?
Are they saying their prayers tonight
Trusting in the Lord in all things out of sight?
Abba you know my heart,
The turmoil tears me apart.
I hope you are proud of me,
When it is your face I see
Have I shown my gratitude
Being thankful instead of rude?
Please quite these voices in my head
And let me sleep instead.
It's bitter cold outside tonight
But I don't care, I have a
Light
Inside my heart that warms my soul
To know you is so
Wonderful
I'll stay up all night, I won't quit
As long as you keep the candle
Lit
And tell you something? Yes I will
I have lots of things to tell you
Still
About how pretty, how lovely, how stunning you are,
About how great, how perfect, how incredible you sing,
About how you shine like the brightest
Star
About just about any and
Everything
an icy wind fluffs
a white blanket in darkness
…..the black bear slumbers
John G. Lawless
©11/30/2022
Reactionaries pale in the face of vigilance, rationale, and restraint
When rightful actions are served, reactions are not to be feared
Any price paid for just and proper responses is not in vain
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Dozing off to dreamland
Where nightmares are in high demand
I hope tonight I’ll sleep tight
So I’ll leave it to the man of sand
As soon as my sleep takes flight
I hope I’ll dream I fly a kite
Or swim across a sea of blue
That for once I’ll no longer fear the night
And as it seems to start on cue
The setting sun to a dark black hue
But as I lie and shut my eyes
All I seem to see is you
You had a heart off gold,known by a lot off people young and old.I cared for you right until the end ,you was my dad and best friend.I came to you every day ,I don’t want to rely on u I hear you say .But dad you mean everything to me .I remember right back to sitting on your knee .Then unfortunately you get copd.You tryed so hard to fight .So scared of me leaving you at night.Then you start to dehydrate The food I made u no longer ate.The dreaded time arrived when ur life took the dive,Down hill you could no longer take nebuliser or pill.Off to the hospital for a check,I get the call I’m a nervous reck.To the hospital with you I stay,major heart attack the nurses say.your organ now begin to shut down ,I cry and frown.Please dad don’t go,But your words and action become slow.Every night I slept in the hospital chair,brushing my fingers through your hair.Nurses came told me to freshen up at home , no I whont let my dad pass on his own .time has come you take you last breath ,rest in peace my angel your the best . Xxxxxxx
Sleep tight
Old man of dreams
Snug in your bed of fur
Big bare black bear is stalking You
Nightmare
It's okay
It's all okay
Don't mind me
I'm just trying to feel free
I just want
To sleep
Maybe I'll try
Counting Sheep.
It's dark and
It's cold she
Won't go till she gets a hold
On my life
Forever
I can't fight
She's far
Too clever
When i watch
The stars at night
They reflect
My fears my fright
Is it the stars?
Or is it me?
In the reflected
Windowlight
She's staring at me
Her eyes wide and bright.
Sleep Tight Phoebe
I know I won't tonight.
Mommy
Please provide me a pillow
You know, I can't sleep without pillow
And for God sake don't dressed me white
You know, I love colorful dresses
Put a little perfume on my neck
And for heaven's sake
Don't put me in a freezer
I hate colds
Don't allow them to do the autopsy
You know I am frightened
Mommy
O Mama
Kiss me as you did in my childhood
Ah, you forgot to adore me once I am grown
Just give me hug before I sleep
Request everyone to stay away
Can't take the crowd anymore
Mommy
O mama
Don't call me anymore
Don't scream or shout
I am just going home
Let my bed get ready
Put a Jasmine plant at head-side
You know, I love fragrance.
Sleep Tight
all his heroes wore costumes at night
wrapped around all their muscles so tight
his chances grew slim
at an outcome so grim
when his costume exposed – cellulite
John G. Lawless
5/21/2015
Ran thousands of miles without a break
Hustle and bustle let body with time shake
Now is the perfect moment to pause
Rest the eyes and soul from thoughts.
Dream about the dreams stored in heart
Sleep to be afresh letting tensions part
Tick tack tick tack clock wishes sweet night
Dance to rhyming tunes and sleep tight.
Innocence will guide you all the while
Pressure will surely no longer seem agile
Beautiful stars to fill the beautiful eyes
Dance to the tunes of truth with no lies.
Sleep and rest keeping all work aside
Just bother with rest no other stride
Walk with the sleeping beauty all night
Dance to rhyming tunes and sleep tight.
Sleep Tight
By Elton Camp
Tom stayed in a cheap, sleazy hotel
It was dirty and had a very bad smell
Then it made him sad
At home a problem had
For he brought back bedbugs as well
Heavy eyes too tired for dreaming
and right now, even for sleeping.
Hand wanting to write but thoughts
and inspirations are at naughts.
No energy to do anything except blink.
Brains been on overdrive this week at work I think.
The sofa's looking so enticing and snug.
Just thirty minutes on there, I give a shrug.
Laying down, too tired to fetch a blanket; so lazy.
I stare at the clock and that soon becomes hazy.
I cherish those heavy feelings before sleep takes hold,
for it's in anticipation of a deep slumber soon to unfold.
What, the hell was that?
I,I can't see, is anybody out there? what!
What did you say? man! what the hell's going on here?
Whoa!! hey! did i just see that? no way!
What time is it? time! there's no time here.
Do you know me? bars! we all know each other!
More bars, no walls! whats your name? you know!
Oh, my god! no! you can't do that! no, wait, stop!
Oh damn! you killed him. what the hell is this place?
No, please don't! stop! put it down! my leg,!
Wait it's not bleeding. is, is this a dream?
What's that? it's a skull, but who's? it can't be,
My god it's mine! but i'm not dead.
Where the hell are we? we, who's we?
Oh, no not again! more bars, now keys, but no doors!
I don't remember sleep, i must be sleeping.
What's that? a light, it's a long way down.
I can feel the blood, and smell the death.
No bars, just a key, their bones, and no lock.
It's bright, it's loud, it's death!
No face, no name, no past, time gone,
So dead, it's done, so long!!
Sleep tight my little lovely,
for Daddy is always here.
Dream only dreams of beauty and color.
You have nothing then to fear.
That dream you said you ran
from that monster under your bed
was only your imagination.
It was only in your head.
I’m glad you came and woke me
so I could hold you tight.
So sleep tight my little lovely,
for Daddy’s here tonight.
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