Sleep presents alternative to fill a void
When our ideas have dried
It hungers us once more
For food we tired of the day before
It breaks into manageable pieces our lives
We can put our heads into pillowy sand
And ride camels of the night to foreign lands
It undermines the dawns that over face us
And gives dominion over fears that chase us
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Sleep is so important and can be so life fulfilling.
I would say a fine poem, but I'm a bit sleepy nowwzzzzzzzzzz....lol.
Dream away!
Lorna,
Just finished listening to
the lullaby. It is beautiful!
Dr. KS Chithra’s voice,
the music, and the
lyrics(downloaded the translation) are very soothing!
An excellent write...
metaphorically rich!
Love the poem and the pic! (that’s how I feel some days)
Thank you fo sharing!
~Laura~
Thanks Laura........ I loved watching her sing ..... she has a beautiful face....... (this was a lullaby for her baby who died),.........
You’re welcome!
She does have a
beautiful face!
She is a very
special woman!
To be able to do
what she does
is amazing!
no rest for the weary.
Thanks LORNA ~ for sharing such a beautiful lullaby ~ the fact that it is a lament for her dead baby makes it infinitely more POIGNANT ~ AMEN ! Love the singer and her perfect features ! Love your POEM ~ sleep is such a Blessing ! I have no difficulty sleeping ~ its waking up and staying awake that bothers me ~ Thanks for sharing & Caring ~ Please check my Poem ~ Yours as always ~ Friend BRIAN
I love this write Lorna - the feel of this tribute to sleep soothes as it is being read aloud - an escape indeed from the day's demands. - -great number and singer too.
I really like this write, Lorna! Love the last few lines in particular. Sleep is wonderful!
Thank you Christina!
Pillows of sand riding camels into foreign lands. Love this
So glad you liked this one Noah.... thank you!
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