Salvation

Oh that sleep would save me from this state
In which I toss and turn and lie awake
The smoothest sheet is scratchy, heavy, hot
The softest pillow twists into a knot
My wriggling mind refuses to alight
On any thought save will I rest tonight
How I’d rejoice should slumber round me creep!
But then again, I would be asleep

[Harry J Benson]

the poem is so true — good canine expression photo

[gloria jones]

Your poem describes my sleepless nights perfectly. Great capture of his expression :)

[Rick Schies]

That sounds like my Wife. Her mind is always going. Me, I am out almost as soon as I hit the pillow.

[Walks @ 7]

Elusive sleep - great poem.

[Octogenarian]

Oh, thank you, your poem describes my sleepless nights so well.
Lovely images of your beautiful dogs.

[Richard Sayer]

Lucy looks like she is about to devoured by a giant triffid. Enjoyed your musings... as usual.