laptop on my lap
pillows behind my back
lights off and doors locked
alarm set for early
clock ticking it's late
box fan blowing for sound
I should be sleeping
my mind is full
news man on the air
children starving and alone
homeless live on the streets
young soldiers dying
leaders that cannot lead
I should be sleeping
listen to the fan hum
feel the softness of my bed
the king is on his throne
angels battle for our souls
eternity waits for all
he never sleeps
I should be sleeping
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Yes Julie, You should be sleeping...yet awake to write....thats a poet, lover of humanity,
ReplyDeletei loved this poem Julie...and i love the repetition 'I should be sleeping'--- that critical question...'why the heck should all this affect me'..it gets to me sometimes, when i leave all thinking :)
wishes,
devika
wonderful! it's good to run into another Ark. poet. :)
ReplyDeleteYou are good ,friend of mine! If you have not got a chance yet, read Mr.Lockharts blog. It is wonderful:)
ReplyDeleteI like this very, very much! the sentiment is great, bravo Julie :)
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