I count the sheep grazing above me
In the shadows, horses prance, gracefully
It may hold the answers, so I fluff my pillow
waiting with anticipation for it to be my hero
but to no avail, my eyelids will not fall
Instead, I return to watching the ceiling and walls
I’m constantly flopping, left, right, belly, back
with a brand new mattress, it’s not comfort I lack
How I wish to dream of a distant land
with stretches of beaches and soft golden sand
or a hike in the woods to the song of the birds
Currently, though, I wish not to think “words”
except one special consonant would bring me great glee
and that wonderful letter is a CAPITAL ZZZZ!
Lauren Scott © 2014
Photo: Google Images
🙂 🙂
Baydreamer ~ Lauren Scott 
Great poem Lauren! You described perfectly what many of us have experienced and continue to do so for whatever reason. I hope you sleep well tonight!! ❤ Xxx
Thanks, Chris! Now you know I was at least productive early one morning! 🙂 Lets hope we both sleep well, too! ♥ xo
Brilliant!!!!!
Happy May 1st, my dear Lauren! 🙂 xx
…and happy zzzzzzzzzz!
Aww…brilliant? You’re too funny, Marina, but thank you! Early one morning I couldn’t sleep, so I wrote this silly poem! Glad you enjoyed it and cheers to many soothing zzzzzzz! Happy May 1st to you, too! I can’t believe how fast time flies! 🙂 Many hugs to you!
…I know!!! Mercilessly fast! 😉 hugs back! 🙂
I do relate to your words so perfectly. I felt that feeling with every line.
I’m sorry to hear you relate, Kim! Then again, thank you! 🙂 It’s not fun tossing and turning. It’s actually quite exhausting, which is ironic! I guess my brain just doesn’t want to rest with so much going on, but hopefully, tonight I will sleep better and I hope you do, also! 🙂
I wrote a poem last year called the insomnia dance. I thought you read it. I’m on the tablet I’ll send you a link tomorrow.
I’m sure I did, but I’ll look for the link tomorrow! 🙂
Ok 🙂
And the more you think about it, the worse it gets. Sometimes when that happens I try to stay awake instead, and that usually makes me go to sleep.
That’s true, Binky, and usually I get up, but sometimes, I’m too tired to get up even though I can’t sleep! 🙂 This poem, however, came to mind in the wee hours of the morning! 🙂
I usually end up either writing or cleaning to wear myself out…sometimes it actually works- great poem!
Well, as you can see, I wrote this early one morning, good for a giggle, I hope! 🙂 Thanks, Charlene, and happy sleeping to both of us!
Lauren my sister, you are dear to me! There is a song i sing to myself whenever I cannot go to sleep at night, and it makes me smile and quickly find rest. Bing Crosby sings it from “White Christmas” called “Counting My Blessings”, i have attached it here for you ….http://youtu.be/DXKxazgio2s…have a restful sleep!
Aww…Wendell, you are so sweet! I love that movie and song and will try it! I think my brain just won’t agree with my body with so much on my mind, but the last night was better..thank you and have a great weekend, my friend!
I’m quite nocturnal, in fact I am known as nocturnal by a lot of people. I sort of love it because it gives me time for myself but in saying that it’s not great for my health. I gave up counting sheep, dogs, cats, horses, cows and all sorts of animals a long time ago when I was about 12. Now I don’t even bother going to bed until I can’t keep my eyes open. But when you find something that works, let me know xxx
You’re too funny, Bianca, and yes, it’s probably not good for your health to get little sleep. I’m not into taking meds or anything, so I’m just trying to relax and use a mind over matter strategy. Last night was better, so one night at a time! I hope you can find some soothing sleep soon, too! xxx
Awww I can relate Lauren!! This poem is lovely and really made me smile. 🙂
xx
I’m happy to make you smile, Cha, anytime! 🙂 Don’t work too hard so you can have a good weekend, too! Hugs!
You are a delight, my lamb, whether you’re able to snooze or not! 😀
xoxo!
Oh, you are too kind, my friend! 🙂 xoxo
I don’t get insomnia often these days, but when I do … usually because I’ve been on the computer late at night … this poem describes it perfectly! Loved it! XO ♥
I never used to, Diane; it’s hormonal, but there are other things occupying my mind these days and once in awhile, I’m sleep deprived! Very frustrating, but taking it one day at a time! Thanks for your kind words, though, they are always appreciated! Hugs! xo
What a cute ending 🙂 Yes, those nights when it’s difficult to sleep aren’t pleasant. Now as for your poem – quite pleasant!
Thanks so much, Christy! Glad you enjoyed this comical rendition of sleep deprivation! 😉
Great poem! Sorry for you though, hope tonight you’ll have a nice ZZZZZZZ!
I think you wrote this for me… LOL… Always having sleepless nights.. Much love and I hope you always have Sweet Dreams dear Lauren xxxx Hugs to you and take care of you .. xxx Sue
I’m sorry you’re going through the same as me, Sue! It started last year (all hormonal), but I’m avoiding taking anything, so trying mind over matter. Some nights are good, some aren’t. I thought I would make light of it here, even though it’s a little frustrating. I never thought I would long for a solid night’s sleep, as I’ve never had this issue before.Oh the joys of early 50’s! 🙂 Wishing you all the same, my friend! Big hugs! xo
Big hugs back… xxxx 🙂