Serenity

Clara

Blinded by the dark

Stark reality unveiled

Each morning, I lose the light as I blink away the night

Comfort torn from flailing hands

Clinging desperately to serenity in sleep

There, in sweet slumber, is where I am met with light

Overflowing possibilities and never-ending flight

In my dreams, I see a thousand faces

Unburdened by reality, cloaked in ethereal shields of gold

Here, in sweet slumber, we are safe

With the dawn of sunrise and showers of light sweep the Earth

I am plunged once again into darkness

To stand my ground against the harsh truth of life

To count down the clock to unconsciousness, whichever form it takes

And the gifted serenity in sleep.

 

  • Author: Clara Ipsum (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: September 26th, 2019 05:45
  • Category: Unclassified
  • Views: 38
  • User favorite of this poem: Poetic Dan.
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Comments8

  • Neville

    and so say all of us.... a lovely poem Clara and needing far more attention.... Neville

    • Clara

      Thank you very much for your kind words!

    • Fay Slimm.

      Ah - I love this piece...The serenity of sleep is so well expressed here in your honest poem dear Clara - - keep standing your ground and writing it down dear poet-friend.

      • Clara

        Hi Fay,

        Thank you very much for your kind words. I really do appreciate it. It's certainly encouraging 🙂

      • G84

        Sleep and dreaming has always intrigued me, I believe its where we learn the most about ourselves!

        Your poem re-iterated this to me, the waking world has too many distractions and problems to allow us to delve into our own souls and I believe this is why us lot in here write! It provides something personal, therapeutic and beautiful for our souls 🙂 cracking poem!

        • Clara

          Well I am a big fan of sleep. Afternoon naps are on another scale! Just being cosy and safe. There's something about the body being able to shut down in that way and heal that speaks volumes. Thank you for reading and commenting. Appreciated.

        • G84

          Sleep and dreaming has always intrigued me, I believe its where we learn the most about ourselves!

          Your poem re-iterated this to me, the waking world has too many distractions and problems to allow us to delve into our own souls and I believe this is why us lot in here write! It provides something personal, therapeutic and beautiful for our souls 🙂 cracking poem!

        • marijoy

          Lovely poem. I could feel the sweet serenity of lights fusing with unconscious thoughts before our senses give up and rest.

          • Clara

            Hi, thank you for reading and commenting. Much appreciated. I'm pleased you were able to visualise/sense that!

          • FredPeyer

            Well written, Clara. Love that last line!

            • Clara

              Thank you kindly!

            • Goldfinch60

              That peace and light in sleep is so calming. Good write.

              • Clara

                Thank you as always.

                So, I really appreciate it. (I do hope you know what I mean by that hehe)

              • Poetic Dan

                Absolutely this is why you should laugh when people say you are day dreaming of sleep walking, it's the only way to truly live in the moment of Serenity.

                Thank you for the words you created with me 😉

                • Clara

                  Hi, thanks for your time. Always appreciated.

                  I find myself looking forward to sleep more and more. I just always wake up better... Refreshed, inspired, rested, hopeful. Just wonderful tis sleep haha!



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