I trusted you, Night,
When you led me to dream
To rest my body, my mind
To take me to places
Beautiful, Serene
Places alone,
I can not find
I waited for dark,
To place my life on my bed
I trusted you, Night,
As my being, I spread
Out with hope,
That you’d carry me off
Escaping the daylight,
I’ve struggled and fought
Why did you do that,
Dear Night, may I ask
My fears brought alive,
Leaving me,
Aghast
I ask you, don’t go to
That corner of my mind,
Where I keep my anxiety,
For no one to find
Take me instead to the dreams,
Surreal
Where I fly above waters,
Where the clouds, I can feel
Where smiles are brighter,
Than mirrors of sun
Where laughter is louder,
Than war and its guns
Tonight, don’t take me,
Back to the gray
Please don’t again, Night,
My sweet dreams betray
Reblogged this on Little Anna B (Diamond Eyes) and commented:
Beautiful
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I thank you again, Anna 🙂
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Your welcome
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Wonderful, I relate!
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Thanks, Jesse!
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Your poem was stunning and beautiful. It brought so many emotions and memories at once that I had to read it a few times to feel the full impact of the words without the interruption of those memories. Sleep has always been too little and my dreams too vivid; but, I look forward to it and even those memories turned to dreams that cause me to scream and fight my pillow and sheets can’t keep me away from my desire to find a long and deep sleep.
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It is most interesting to see what slips through…if we embrace it as “stored”, we can work to eliminate it. Thank you, Dear Willy, the time for the read and the personal insight that matches my thoughts and words…blessed be your night ;)—–with appreciation, H.
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Positively somnolescent . . .
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I wish you nights that are kind, Peter 🙂 Thank you!
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Reblogged this on Survivors Blog Here and commented:
“Night,” from Heather’s Starting End, made me think a lot about how our mind dreams and seeks balance for our waking hours. Did you know that nightmares are caused by the rapid onset of REM sleep. This usually happens when we are very tired and sleep deprived. When we are burdened with emotions and sleep evades us, we are more likely to have vivid and startling dreams. Rest, dream well and check out Heather’s wonderful website.
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I so much liked this poem, I reblogged it on, “Survivors Blog Here”. I added; “Night,” from Heather’s Starting End, made me think a lot about how our mind dreams and seeks balance for our waking hours. Did you know that nightmares are caused by the rapid onset of REM sleep. This usually happens when we are very tired and sleep deprived. When we are burdened with emotions and sleep evades us, we are more likely to have vivid and startling dreams. Rest, dream well and check out Heather’s wonderful website.” (Thank you again, for such a wonderful poem)
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Thank you so much 🙂 REM has been my way of life for a couple of months….somehow I think tonight my dreams will be pleasant. Thank you kindly for sharing, “Willy” ….Heather
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Where is Survivors Blog Here?
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Hi Heather! sorry for the double comment. I didn’t realize it autoposted a comment on reblog. You can find SurvivorsBloghere at http://survivorsbloghere.wordpress.com/ The site has just kicked off so there is a little bit of construction dust 🙂 This is a website for survivors of abuse, injury, illness, PTSD or anything one survives and strives for a positive life outlook. Of course, you don’t have to be a survivor to enjoy the content 🙂
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🙂 Ah! OK I wasn’t sure if I was missing something (which wouldn’t surprise me nowadays 😉 ) Have you read A Bed to Lay Your Sadness On 😉 I think I wrote it in June..maybe May?
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I will be right over to read it……:-)
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I like this a lot, and liked it more with each line I experienced. Thank you for sharing it.
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Thanky you for reading, Russ 🙂
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“Where I fly above waters” – Love that dream
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Thank you, Laine. It really is all about the water 🙂
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Your welcome. Are you a water sign?
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Earth, actually…maybe that at least explains the shoreline lol!
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Lol! I’m Pisces … that explains the shoreline too 😉 Have a good day/night?
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You too. It’s been a pleasure…looking forward to more “water” from you….Best, H. (night) 😉
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