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UNQUIET SLEEP
Eyes are closed
Ears are dimed
The mind's slowing deep in the sleep
The soul still awake
Though that's a dream kind of
Some dreams are foresacken
Such that body can't be taken
Like fighting and playing
Running or walking
It just depends on the act
Singing or shouting
Talking or subbing
Perhaps groaning aloud
One might be tearing apart
At dawn been awake but weak
Body painfully and aching
I have journeyed beyond the physical.
About This Poem
Last Few Words: Most of the time we sleep but can't resting but it's based on what so ever reason.
Review Request Direction:
What did you think of my title?
How was my language use?
What did you think of the rhythm or pattern or pacing?
How does this theme appeal to you?
How was the beginning/ending of the poem?
Is the internal logic consistent?
Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back
Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft
Comments
Candlewitch
4 years 2 months ago
hello Simon,
I think that your title is a little unclear, and could be improved upon. I could relate to the body of your poem because I am an insomniac and have to use sleeping pills. even then I don't feel real rested, as I wake up several times in the night. your language communicates how you feel.
*hugs, Cat
Simon
4 years 2 months ago
Very well
I do something about the title right away
Simon
4 years 2 months ago
Very well
I do something about the title right away
Candlewitch
4 years 2 months ago
title...
how about: "Unquiet Sleep"? just a suggestion
Simon
4 years 2 months ago
Unquiet sleep
That's a nice suggestion thanks so much
Geezer
4 years 2 months ago
I agree with Cat...
this one seems a little disjointed. "Ears are dime"? ~ Geez.
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Simon
4 years 2 months ago
I agree
To that too, it's a nice suggestion thank you all so much
c lynn brooks
4 years 2 months ago
Simon
first line why not use eyes are closed
second line ears are dimmed
third line into
I would drop the kind of in the fourth line
either for I have journeyed or for one has journeyed
see if you like the flow any better
these are only suggestions
Simon
4 years 2 months ago
C lynn brooks
Thanks so much that is another good suggestion from you I appreciate your support
Ray Whitaker
4 years 2 months ago
I would add that using more dream imagery and content
would bring the piece to a new power.
Simon
4 years 2 months ago
Thanks
I really appreciate you family for all the suggestions form you guys thank so much.
Simon
4 years 2 months ago
Thanks
I really appreciate you family for all the suggestions form you guys thank so much.
Candlewitch
4 years 2 months ago
another title suggestion:
how about: "Fitful Sleep" ?
always, Cat
Simon
4 years 2 months ago
I very
Well appreciate that I think it's ok with the first tittle for it fit the body, thank you for your concerns.