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On Her Sleeping Form: an awdl gywydd

She’s sleeping there on the chaise, on her face a gentle look; dreaming no doubt of flowers, and quiet hours with a book. Her eyes are closed, her heart eased, and I am pleased that she rests; May her dreams … Continue reading

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Insomnia

at one a.m., when sleep won’t come and my thoughts ramble, loose in my head like marbles in a tin can, the night air still oppressive and thick under the carport where my cigarettes call out their siren’s song, silence … Continue reading

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Sleeping In

There are some that make you feel guilt and shame about those few extra hours in your bed on a stray Saturday morning, eyes red after a late night and work-week; they blame you for the world not being up … Continue reading

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Her Sleeping Form

It’s one in the morning; only the cat and I are still awake at this late hour. It (cat) sleeps during the daylight so that when no one is watching it can devour the remnants of an evening meal, making … Continue reading

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Sleep

How many strange nights have I spent awake, only to move through the next whole day dull, like a somnambulist who heedless, takes mad walks through the world of dreams, softly lulled through some forgettable conversation by a bright chimera … Continue reading

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