Insomniac’s prayer (poem) by Mark C. Carroll on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on June 6, 2007

I just went through a period where I simply could not get to sleep. Your verses hit home hard. Thank you. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Gloria Buono

Reviewed on June 3, 2007

Why of course not Mark. Try watching TVand you'll laugh yourself to sleep or reading a book, and you'll tire your eyes to sleep or surfing the internet and you'll burn your eyes to sleep. What a clever and well penned prayer. Thanks for sharing. My best, Gloria

Reviewed by Rose Rideout

Reviewed on May 24, 2007

Wow Mark this is so me , night after night.
I ask myself this over and over.
Rose

Reviewed by Mary Jean Reyes (Reader)

Reviewed on November 2, 2005

I asked that same question myself!

Short but concise and well-written poem!

Reviewed by Bob Holt (Reader)

Reviewed on August 13, 2004

Good one, short and to the point. I get it on certain days. I think the worrying just makes it worse by keeping the wheels turning in your head.

Bob H

Reviewed by Cynth'ya Reed

Reviewed on November 20, 2003

You are truly the "Dr. Seuss" of expressing the thoughts of writers. Insomnia for me I've learned is something that can be medically controlled with doctor's supervision, and it can also be a way of God trying to speak to us, if that insomnia had nothing to do with worrying about things we cannot control. I like to call it "dreaming with my eyes open." Even we writers need to deal with sleep disorders more than anyone else. Could be caled an occupational hazard.

A great change in routine works for me.

blessin's to you MC Carroll.

cynth'ya lewis reed

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Reviewed on November 9, 2003

My sister suffers with Insomniac. Her answer is to get up and read. My answer is to get up and do somehting different for 1/2 hour or longer and when the yawns begin go back to bed. Reading would keep me up all night :-) Wonderful write.

Reviewed by George Carroll

Reviewed on October 23, 2003

Write some poetry before you try to slumber.

Reviewed by Walter Smith

Reviewed on July 29, 2003

as i sit here after my second job, trying to
wind down i can definately relate to this piece.

Reviewed by SilverCeltic Moon

Reviewed on June 9, 2003

Sometimes feels like this, doesn't it? I can relate. I've had times when I felt like this..exactly. Good poem.
I had to check out your poetry. Your last name was my maiden name...I am glad I did. ;) Silver

Reviewed by Rik Woods (Reader)

Reviewed on June 4, 2003

exactly, right on the money and doesn't mince words. Must be one to know one.

Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader)

Reviewed on May 3, 2002

Cute or sad...which? As a professional hypnotherapist, I can tell you that we don't need as much sleep as we age, and...we sleep at a different brain wave level as we age. Get up an write something. In the quiet of the night we are most productive as writers. Believe me...the next night...you WILL sleep. ~E

Reviewed by Masarat Daud (Reader)

Reviewed on April 11, 2002

Can feel the uneasiness through your words

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on April 9, 2002

Vivdly written...this was me until I found the peace that passes all understanding...;-)

Reviewed by Cathy Montgomery (Reader)

Reviewed on April 9, 2002

Enjoyed this--a good write...

Reviewed by angel michael (Reader)

Reviewed on April 9, 2002

I have a pad and pen in every room of my house for such occasions....

~~michael~~

Reviewed by C. Gourlay (Reader)

Reviewed on April 9, 2002

can i ever relate! (still, possibly the best time to write poetry)

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce (Sandie Angel)

Reviewed on April 9, 2002

Hahaa!!!!! A fun piece to read, I can relate to this soo well!!!!!

Sandie Angel :o)

Reviewed by Sharon Williamson (Reader)

Reviewed on April 8, 2002

I too am an insomniac.....
we are members of a large club.
Thanks for sharing.
Sharon;)

Reviewed by William Manchee

Reviewed on April 8, 2002

Glad I've never had that problem, but I know a lot of people do. Very good.