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I had a friend who used to say that sleep is for the weak. I guess I’m strong, as it never comes easily to me, even when it should. It’s a guest that’s often easy to avoid and never catches me off guard. Today I…

Time for Bed

Let me sleep beside you. After all the work is done. And the day has come to a close. I think you want my company too. Howling children are now sedate. Our stomach full of good cooking. Worn out from the day. Longing for that…

Poem 24

Sleep… the great escape for the mind, body, soul. I dream of faraway places, people I love, darkness, light, words in my heart. I dream the ultimate dream: to be loved wholly, completely. Sleep one day will be eternal. But now it is fleeting, the…

Slumber

Slumber Virginia Carraway Stark Resting When cheekbones Start to feel numb From wishes of slumber coming on Darkness covers the world Like a blanket of water But sleep isn’t for me tonight No matter how it may coo and call Increasingly shutting eyes Feels better…