To Sleep Poem by Martha J. Eshelman

To Sleep

Rating: 5.0


put out the moon
reach up, clasp it
press its ends closed upon themselves
wrap this ring in fallen leaves

choose leaves still supple
not tired and crumbled
choose as carefully as the comforter
wrapping you or

the lover beside you,
tell each other stories
as if words were constant suns
not moons waxing with desire

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Kee Thampi 10 February 2006

the lover beside you, tell each other stories as if words were constant suns not moons waxing with desire spot of poems are sleeping..... in a small pond with sunny flowers

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Simone Inez Harriman 05 February 2006

Martha this is awesome. Much enjoyed thank you.

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William Jackson 04 February 2006

Now this is truly a poem. It moves from the unconscious outward and contains crisp visual images. Every word is relevant and works to create a singular effect. Bravo!

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Martha J. Eshelman

Martha J. Eshelman

Washington State, USA
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