After immersing myself
in these characters I’ve
grown to know and love,
my eyes tell me
the night has come
to a close
I resist though, for the
world I’m reading about
has become a part of me
but I can no longer
fight the tiredness
Surrendering to my
bed’s comfort, the
pillow caresses my
head and with an
exhausted body,
I breathe in deeply,
ready for sleep
but instead,
my mind suddenly
wakes with many
swirling thoughts,
not mindful of the time
or the resting sun
The house is quiet
except for the soft,
methodical breathing
of my sleeping husband
and I sigh…
Lauren Scott © 2015
Baydreamer ~ Lauren Scott 
Night is the other half of life, and the better half, mused Goethe. So allow the soft mattress to sink you into a deserving slumber, Lauren, as a reward for a hard day’s labour..
I love that quote, Raj, and most of the time, I do sink into slumber but there are occasional nights when I’m so tired heading to bed and the minute I lie down, my brain rejuvenates. I need to work on this; it’s a work in progress. 🙂 Thanks so much for your wonderful comment and advice..wishing you a wonderful Monday!
wow – Lauren – such a wonderful title and deep words…well done!
Thanks so much, Mihrank! I always appreciate your encouraging words! Have a great Monday!
It’s interesting how before one sleeps there is a kind of review of the day, or some elements of the past, or even an immersion in the story currently being followed as you substitute yourself for one of the characters, and your reference to the partner sleeping and the sigh I can relate to also. Awful to know your partner is sleeping soundly when you can’t. lol
Your thoughts are spot on, Ian, and yes, when my husband is sleeping soundly and all of a sudden I’m awake with a million thoughts, it’s a little frustrating. There are times I’ve wanted to wake him up just so we’re even 🙂 but I don’t. He needs his sleep, too, and I eventually fall into slumberland…
Lovely poem. I know how your mind works when you hit the pillow. Mine too. Hugs, dear friend.
Thanks, Michelle, I’m glad you can relate, but then again, that’s not good for you. 🙂 Cheers to lots of good sleep for us both! Hugs back to you and hope your Monday is a great one! ♥
Such familiar feelings… Wonderful poem, Lauren! ❤
I hope they’re not too familiar, Iris. 🙂 These moments are frustrating but worthy of a poem. 🙂 Thanks for your kind words! Hugs! ♥
Wow, what a moment expressed Lauren! I think many come to points in life where we feel the need of surrendering to other life focus.
Thanks, Scott and I completely agree with you. In moments like these though I really want to surrender to sleep a little quicker. 🙂
Sometimes our minds are racing too much to let us get to sleep. It’s too bad we couldn’t have more control over that energy and put it to good use.
So true, Binky! Thanks for stopping by!
I think we can all relate Lauren! Lovely poem 😊❤️ Xxx
Thanks, Chris! The words came to me this very same night but I didn’t get up to write them down. It was surprising I remembered them in the morning. 😀 ♥ xo
Beautiful Lauren.. What a Sigh of contentedness.. 🙂 wishing you well my friend.. Love and Blessings as you breathe in unison 🙂 Love Sue xxx
Thanks, Sue! So glad it’s Friday and we are so ready for retirement. I’m a little green every time I think of you. 🙂 All is well and my daughter is graduating in one more week with her Bachelor’s degree so that is the big event in our life right now. I hope you have a wonderful weekend and I’ll catch up on your blog this weekend. Big hugs! ♥
So good to hear that about your daughter Lauren.. And congratulations on her wonderful graduation!.. Excellent!.. 🙂 And retirement comes around all too quick, lol even if I did plum to retire early.. 🙂 It is however a great feeling to pace yourself and plan your day at no one else’s beck and call… Enjoy your weekend all of you xox Sue ❤
Lovely poem. Know the feeling of lying down and thoughts are swirling. Have not a clue about a husband sleeping for a very long time.
Thanks so much and my thoughts seem to be swirling often these days when I should be sleeping. 🙂