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[aid] => mick
[title] => Broken Sleep
[time] => 2004-09-01 07:45:53
[hometext] => my depression brings on insomnia, I just feel so drained emotionally & physically....
[bodytext] => Last night I had what I call broken sleep,
That is when your insides weep,
Your mind will not take a rest,
Whole body being constantly put to the test.
Thoughts are ticking over at high speed,
So fast feels like my soul is set to bleed,
Eyes so heavy like weights of lead,
As I toss & turn hour after hour in my bed.
I wish my troubled brain had an on/off button,
But for punishment I am obviously glutton,
Need to shut mind down, but don’t know how?
Please mind let me sleep, take a bow.
It’s as if mind is trying to chase its tail,
In the process leaving me feeling frail,
I just can’t face the world the next day,
Just want to hide myself away.
Oh how I wish for one night of peace,
For all my worries to just completely cease,
But my voice seems never to be heard,
No-one listens to the desperation of my words.
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[counter] => 166
[topic] => 60
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[acomm] => 0
[haspoll] => 0
[pollID] => 0
[score] => 13
[ratings] => 3
[editpoem] => 1
[associated] =>
[topicname] => insomniac
)
Broken Sleep
Contributed by
pixie
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Wednesday, 1st September 2004 @ 07:45:53 AM in AEST
Topic:
insomniac
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Last night I had what I call broken sleep,
That is when your insides weep,
Your mind will not take a rest,
Whole body being constantly put to the test.
Thoughts are ticking over at high speed,
So fast feels like my soul is set to bleed,
Eyes so heavy like weights of lead,
As I toss & turn hour after hour in my bed.
I wish my troubled brain had an on/off button,
But for punishment I am obviously glutton,
Need to shut mind down, but don’t know how?
Please mind let me sleep, take a bow.
It’s as if mind is trying to chase its tail,
In the process leaving me feeling frail,
I just can’t face the world the next day,
Just want to hide myself away.
Oh how I wish for one night of peace,
For all my worries to just completely cease,
But my voice seems never to be heard,
No-one listens to the desperation of my words.
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pixie
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2004-09-01 07:45:53]
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Re: Broken Sleep
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by Former_Member on
Wednesday, 1st September 2004 @ 08:35:48 AM AEST
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Hang in there, little one. You are going to get through all of this. Just keep writing it out and doing what you need to know. You can reprogram your brain, you know. For every negative thought, think a happy one. Keep doing that all the time. You will find yourself in time thinking more positively than negatively. It really can work. I promise you.
Love,
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Re: Broken Sleep
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by faffeee on
Wednesday, 1st September 2004 @ 09:30:06 AM AEST
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| hey, it might not make it any better, but just wanted to let you know youre not the only one going through this, you dont have to be alone!! i relate to this poem like i relate to my best friend - its exactly what i feel. so good luck, i hope things start to get better, somehow you've just gotta find a wasy out of that viscious cycle. katie xxx |
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Re: Broken Sleep
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by Kindredblood_dragon on
Wednesday, 1st September 2004 @ 09:30:28 AM AEST
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I feel like you do alot, my brain seems fried, and yet shutting it down seems impossible.
Now before I go to sleep, I think of only happy things, or of things that I want to dream about, it works, about 90%of the time, cant help the last 10% I guess nightmares in my head be shut away all the time.
Beautifully written and it portrays what alot of us go through yet you have put it into words all can understand, you have such an amazing way diplicting how you want each word to come across as, leaving a detailed image behind.
Awesome talent you have, keep them coming.
Take care always
Kindragon |
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Re: Broken Sleep
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by bernard on
Wednesday, 1st September 2004 @ 10:06:22 AM AEST
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| Pixie i agree with Rita think positive and try to smile, Hugs from bern. |
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Re: Broken Sleep
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by Willofree on
Wednesday, 1st September 2004 @ 10:08:27 AM AEST
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I felt the poem was an excellant representation of your insomnia. I have had problems with sleep in the past. I agree with others about thinking pleasant thoughts. Bed time is not a good time for problem solving. Also, it doesn't work very well to attempt sleep so you can shut you mind off; but shut your mind off and then sleep. Don't make sleep too important, tell yourself just getting rest is enough
I hope things get better... Willofree |
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Re: Broken Sleep
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by Former_Member on
Wednesday, 1st September 2004 @ 11:22:46 AM AEST
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I concur with Rita also. Very wise words.
I've been through this, though I know it
is of little consequence to say. Be strong.
You have a lot of people who care.
((((((hugs))))))
~Breezy |
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Re: Broken Sleep
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by venkat on
Thursday, 2nd September 2004 @ 05:13:43 AM AEST
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| hang in there my friend..you will definitely find peace and love..huggies..cheer up :-) venkat |
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Re: Broken Sleep
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by eatfresh22 on
Friday, 3rd September 2004 @ 06:21:02 PM AEST
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An on/off button for my mind would be ever so grand as well. It is definitely not nice when even sleep seems to torment us. Good poem.
~Carrie~ |
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