Single minded entity wants me for only one thing.
Letting me get some shut-eye so they don't start to sting.
Endless sheep-counting actually helps me none-
Even apathy and overexertion seems to be overdone.
Please, give me the pillow before I KILL someone!!
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700 points, ended November 12, 2008, 25 entries
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Lots of other people are insomniacs too! i'm not the only one!! its a cool poem, i definately agree with the last line although it might be give me a pillow before i fall over!! lol he he Your trouphy is green!!
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hehehe love it, made me laugh as I know how it feels xx no sleep sucks
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I'll join you
I work 11-7 and life can sure steal my sleep during the day, I loved the end, got a giggle out of that, still praying for you and mom.
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I remember nights like this
usually it was my inlaws were visiting
I now just take it a moment at a time stay in the present, it works!
very created and well done
God bless you my friend...
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this is hilarious!! well, maybe....not sure as I am an insomniac myself. LOL
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