A Weary Leap Day Poem by Mike Smith
A Weary Leap Day
In one hour
And twenty one minutes
My alarm will go off
And tell me that it's time to wake up
And get ready for work
Maybe I'll have dozed off by then
But likely I'll still be lying here
Flopping around like a fish
If I slept tonight it was brief
There is a time around midnight
Where I seem to have lost a little over an hour
But for the most part
I have been lying
Waiting
Hoping that the sleep would come
And rejuvenate me for the day ahead
Well, it did not
And the world spins all the same
Whether I sleep or flop
So, come 5: 45
It is time to get moving
There's work to be done
And bills that need paying
And just because I couldn't sleep
Doesn't mean the rest of the world will take a day off
It might be a bit of a long shift for me
But I'm young
And that's something to be grateful for
...
Perhaps I'll take a nap after work
Awake 05: 14? ? That is me about everyday until about a half-year ago, when the doctor finally gave me pills for anxiety, insomnia, and depression.. I feel far better now, but there are often times when I miss those nights spent being awake.. One of the best feelings in the world is to look at the night gradually change into day.. I hope you did not have too much of a headache Mike.. Have a nice day [It's evening here in India.. I am not sure what time it would be in Polo.. But since it should be around 08: 30-09: 00 at New York, I would take the risk and say good morning mate, have a nice day ahead of you: -) ]
I've had my bouts with insomnia as well. I can say it was not something I enjoyed but rather endured. Fortunately, by virtue of developing a schedule, I think I've overcome it. Although sometimes it peeps its nose back into my life from time to time, but usually (and thankfully) only briefly. Also you are correct. Your evenings are my mornings. New York is an hour ahead of us. For easy reference point, Chicago time is what Kelly and I are on. Though his schedule is far more nocturnal than mine. Thanks Souren
When you don't sleep you get up and read a book or write some trite poetry or, in my case draw. However, I am retired and can do this at will. We sometimes take a brandy. Big inducement to slumber. My wife is sometimes a fitful sleeper. Sympathy is offered.
That is how I feel every day! ! : -) Except the young part. Take a nap, but not so long that tonight is a repeat performance. Attitude can overcome fatigue...... mostly?
Yes it (mostly) can. And I think I'll skip the nap. After a pleasant day at work, I'm revitalized aside from a bit of a headache, and (as mentioned) a case of heavy eyes. Thank you Kelly
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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Your casual writing style is so similar to mine that I have to confess, I'm a little freaked-out. Naturally, I like what you've written. The poet's ability to write a smooth, coherent, interesting piece concerning sleep does not seem to have been harmed by his lack of it.
Thanks Brian. I always enjoy reading your comments (and poems for that matter) . Likely because of that similarity you've pointed out. I can usually last a night or two of little sleep before suffering much loss in the way of productivity or mental capacity. Work or recreation