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weirdelf
weirdelf
Dec 07, 2007 ⭐ See this poem's read count — a supporter feature

The Demon Sleep

Style/type Grazzii2

 

The Demon Sleep

I venture reluctant to my bed
the things I should have done instead
treat me to a night of dread
I lie awake

Some say stay still and get some rest
Just get comfy in your nest
All things work out for the best
I say fuck ‘em

You don’t know what it’s like to lie there
trapped in sleeplessness’s snare
dreaming wide awake aware
I medicate.

You would too

 

 

— weirdelf, Dec 07, 2007

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Region, Country: Sydney, Australia, AUS

Favorite Poets: The Romantics, The Mersey Sound, The Beats and, of course, The Bard

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meic

18 years 7 months ago

Insomnia - whatever the

Insomnia - whatever the cause is so debilitating. I suffer sproadically from 'restless legs syndrome' which can be purgatory! A pithy and pointed piece of work. Indeed. Mike
weirdelf

weirdelf

18 years 7 months ago

So true

the next person who suggests a remedy to me should count themselves lucky I don't carry a gun. cheers, Jess wishing all a Salubrious Solstice
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orgami

18 years 7 months ago

dreamlawns and nightscapades

oh that night of bitter chagrin my belly squirms like a candles flame my mind turns like cemetary worms and the clock now refuse to strike the hands frozen in a state of strange permanance away away you dogs of horror oh free me from this wretched malady of misery what blackened torments my soul recieve
Sinbadthesailorman

Sinbadthesailorman

18 years 7 months ago

I would Not medicate either Jess

Except with Beer And Wine Acahol is not truely a medince or a sin But I take it when I truely needs my sleep If'in I could Afford rum A Sailor I am Rum Is GOOD Its A good thing you only use your,head and feet and fists Hehehe Sin Good Donnie
weirdelf

weirdelf

18 years 7 months ago

I know

I have lost my mind so many times I wonder who is talking to you now. cheers, Jess wishing all a Salubrious Solstice
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Grazzii2

18 years 7 months ago

The Demon Sleep

nicely done good poetry ... great theme ... with an added smile for the effort
themoonman

themoonman

18 years 7 months ago

I like it

I went back looking for some of your work and was pleasntly surprised with this witty poem of yours...
weirdelf

weirdelf

18 years 7 months ago

Thank you

Isn't wonderful to be understood! cheers, Jess wishing you a Salubrious Solstice
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marieycoronado

18 years 3 months ago

yeah insomnia sucks

I have tried lunesta, ambien, tylenol pm.. you name it I have tried it, this was good, I have felt that way so many times Marie
RSScheerer

RSScheerer

18 years 1 month ago

It is 2.20 a.m.

and you see where I am. Even after medication. Proof that it doesn't always do its damned job. When you write about these things, I identify. Still, I find myself wondering if you couldn't make these pieces more powerful (and believing that you could). Always my best, Ronda
RSScheerer

RSScheerer

18 years 1 month ago

You know

upon a second read, I see insomnia as the demon here. How can you blame sleep when insomnia is in its way? Sleeplessly, Ronda
whitetea

whitetea

17 years 10 months ago

>

I hear you on this one. I hate when the light comes out and I finally notice its 10 am after a while. When someone tries to fall asleep for over 8 hours sleep begins to feel like both a chore and a trap.

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