Sleep Poem by Frances Macaulay Forde

Frances Macaulay Forde

Frances Macaulay Forde

Born: UK, grew up: Africa, now living: Perth, Western Australia

Sleep



I can
only consider
soft eyes
repose
calm, sweet face
small breaths

'til I realise
they're mine.

I breathe
and contemplate
the alternative
only when
someone asks...



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Friday, January 5, 2007
Topic(s) of this poem: death,loss
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Frances Macaulay Forde

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Born: UK, grew up: Africa, now living: Perth, Western Australia
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