In Sleep

Thomas W Case



The words and lines
aren't coming today.
I lie down for a nap.
I dreamt of metaphors
and similes.
I woke up.
The years swim away
like bass at spawning
time.

  • Author: Thomas W Case (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: June 20th, 2025 11:32
  • Comment from author about the poem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tpMDoNXg_U Here is a link to my you tube channel where I read my poetry from my recently published books, Sleep Always Calls, It's Just a Hop, Skip, and a Jump to the Madhouse, and Seedy Town Blues Collected Poems, all are available on Amazon. #www.thomaswcase.com
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  • Tristan Robert Lange

    Oh, I so get this. Well done, Thomas! 🌹👏

  • sorenbarrett

    Have been there and feel it. Nicely done

  • Poetic Licence

    A common feeling to many writers, enjoyed the read

  • Teddy.15

    Well told through imagery my friend. 🌹

  • NafisaSB

    Happens sometimes to the best. But the muse does strike back after the struggle

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