Insomnia

Louilou
Author: Louilou
Word Count: 50
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Insomnia

(One of my most useful and used discoveries!)

At night
When you lie spent,
Open-mouthed,
Already dreaming,
I lie staring,
Restless,
Jealous.

Frustrated, I try a childhood trick,
Align my breathing to yours,
Match the depth
And speed of your breath
Compressing,
Prolonging,
Waiting for you.

Sleep brings you this rhythm,
Your rhythm brings me to sleep.

  • zeebuzz

    zeebuzz

    ah, yes

  • jlynn

    jlynn

    This is lovely.

  • Louilou

    Louilou

    Aw, thanks guys, it was lovely to see comments on my very first day!

  • dairygirl

    dairygirl

    awesome, well written

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insomnia, poem and sleep