Elusive Slumber

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In response to Eugi’s post, Moonwashed Weekly Prompt July 18, 2023 – SLUMBER

Where are you slumber
you hint and tease me nightly
You offer yourself to me
then forbid me to partake

Why do you torture me
when it is what we both desire
By day I need my eyes open
and must keep my mind sharp

Who has made you so very evil
to be a master of sleepiness
Ultimate portentous of Narcolepsy
except during the dark midnight hour

What pleasure you must derive
night after night as I walk hallways
March through bedrooms empty
of all but dogs and ghosts

How do I slay you slumber stealer
that I may lay my head down to rest
Relinquish your mighty hold tonight
so I might wake refreshed with the sun

5 responses to “Elusive Slumber”

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  3. I can relate. Slumber seems to be very elusive for me too lately. Excellent piece, Gypsie, and thank you for joining in my prompt.

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  4. Well you’ve hit the nail on the head here 💜💜

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  5. Hugs! The elusive sleep can wreck our nights and days.

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