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Soon I'll Sleep Again
Soon I’ll sleep again,
And I will feel no pain,
For a little time,
Peace will be all mine,
My mind will seek
Freedom from the past,
And I’ll be carefree,
Although it will not last.
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Free verse
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I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back
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'Soon, I’ll Sleep Again' dates from early 2017, and while it accurately reflects my state of mind at the time of its original creation, my mood ultimately lifted.
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Teddy15
Sat, 2020-09-12 12:25
Dear Carl
Freedom from the past, this will apply to all. Accepting the stuff and to be able to live with it is a healthy way to be. Good thoughts Sir.
Thank you...Teddy
Carl Halling
Sat, 2020-09-12 14:08
To all, truly?
OK...
author commentTeddy15
Sat, 2020-09-12 14:30
Dear carl
I don't know anyone who doesn't seek freedom from their past in some way.
Thank you...Teddy
Carl Halling
Sat, 2020-09-12 15:22
I didn't know that...
but, OK...
author commentGeezer
Sun, 2020-09-13 10:53
I do believe...
that Teddy was speaking of the bad things in our pasts; not our whole past. If that were true, we would all be walking around in a constant state of amnesia. Not knowing where we are or how we got here. But, I do understand about how some things are too painful to keep at the forefront of our mind. As "Old Blue Eyes" said; "Regrets, I've had a few." So have we all, is what I think Teddy was saying. Yes, sleep is a mighty healer and we can forget, for a time. Thank whatever, for that. I heard this loud and clear. ~ Geez.
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Teddy15
Sun, 2020-09-13 12:18
Dear Carl and Geezer
Yes of course only the stuff we don't like, or can't change for the better, forgive me if it didn't sound like that.
I like this poem so much because it's real and speaks to the reader. Sorry Carl if it didn't come off like that.
Thank you...Teddy
Carl Halling
Sun, 2020-09-13 16:46
I see now, Teddy...
I understand, of course, and thank you for saying you like it. It's fine, truly. Carl.
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