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Seeking Sleep
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Sunday, August 26, 2018    Rated "G" by the Author.
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Seeking Sleep


In order for one to fall asleep
One’s mind must be empty of clutter
One must not overthink

Thoughts and preoccupations
Streaming through one’s mind
Will keep one wide-awake
Resulting in insomnia

Imagine a white room
Free of furniture
Except for a large comfortable bed

Visualize in your mind
A state of tranquil nothingness

Sense the serene solace of sleep
The pillowy softness of slumber

And

Welcome the Sandman
Sweet sleep
And perhaps pleasant dreams

© Régis Auffray

 

 


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 Reviews of "Seeking Sleep"
Reviewed by Jms Bell
Reviewed on September 4, 2018
HMMMM...GOOD IDEA. SOFT, CLASSICAL MUSIC IS WONDERFUL TOO. THANKS FOR SHARING, REGIS. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Stephen Pollard
Reviewed on August 29, 2018
A mind at peace equals a peaceful nights sleep.

Stephen

Reviewed on August 27, 2018
I rarely go to sleep with an uncluttered mind, and probably not enough hours to reach dream sleep either, oh well.

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on August 27, 2018
I have of late taken a new anti-depression med and with that I have found true slumber for the first time in years...-e-

Reviewed on August 27, 2018
Insomnia, my dear friend, help me figure out my problems. Insomnia, my dear friend, you only keep me awake...no problems solved. I need this white room, Regis!! Thank you!!

Love ya!

Jane

Reviewed by Amber Moonstone
Reviewed on August 27, 2018
Reg,
funny you should write this today. Last night I could not fall asleep. My mind would not shut off. I am surprised that I was able to go to work today!!
Thank you for the assurance that I am not the only one!!
Peace, love and light,
Amber

Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on August 27, 2018
It would be nice if reading your poem would put someone with insomnia to sleep. My insomnia usually comes in the middle of the night with some trepidation about what I thought or actually did when confronting.

It would be any help, I fell asleep between reading your poem and writing this comment. ;-)

Ron

Reviewed by William Bonilla
Reviewed on August 27, 2018
a tender moment rendering the illusiveness of dreams
that's there already waiting for you, only if you dare
thanks for sharing your thoughts Regis
Peace be with you

William

Reviewed by KJ McPhee
Reviewed on August 27, 2018
nothing like a good sleep and a good dream.
if you can dream, if you can sleep, life is
worth living.

Reviewed by John Herlihy
Reviewed on August 26, 2018
Very sound advice, Regis. You are right, We must drain our mind of thoughts and surrender to the bliss of oblivion. Many people suffer from insomnia, so your poem is a timely posting.

Reviewed by Michael Schafer
Reviewed on August 26, 2018
Oh how I can relate.If it's not my mind refusing to shut down, it's the aches and pains that won't let me get comfortable. here's hoping for a good nights sleep.

Reviewed on August 26, 2018
Mr. Sandman, make me a dream... I think there is a song about Mr. Sandman.

Oh, I need this badly, Regis! I'm having some serious insomnia lately. There's always something to keep me awake when I'm supposed to be sleeping. My brain is overworked.

Thank you for the poem! I shall try this to see if it works for me.

Sandie


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