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Ria1984
Ria1984

Longest Day

Shadows long, Light fading, All alone, Mournful song. Silence falling, Candle flickering, Tired eyes, Birds calling. Worked late, Sleepy body, Tired mind, There till eight.

30 3 46 words
puffy1980
puffy1980

Ready

I'm not ready Leave me alone. I'm not ready Don't talk to me. I'm not ready Stop poking me. I'm not ready Rubbing my sore eyes. I'm not ready The world is too loud.

20 7 94 words
mort
mort

Back To Bed

6'o'clock every morning. I wake up. And start my yawning. My mouth is dry. And tastes like crap. I'm really not. A cheery chap. I have a fag. Or maybe three. Then I make. My first coffee. Achey bones.

24 1 53 words
naaviie
naaviie

Weary

Just give me a space to rest my head,. For it is full, slow and weary,. Wind will take my troubles,. And sun will relieve my pains,. I will close heavy eyes,. And let daydreams fill my mind,.

38 10 120 words
yowwa
yowwa

Tired

I'm so bloody knackered, I Can't hardly think, Everything's an effort, I haven't slept a wink. My footsteps are dragging, Work is just a slog, The clock's ticking slower, My mind is just a fog.

4 0 135 words
Bethibella
Bethibella

Time To Go To Bed

Sleepy eyes Slowing Down Not enough energy To smile or frown Tiring, bl ur ri n g R b i n u b n g My...

24 3 36 words
puffy1980
puffy1980

Maybe

Maybe it's the beers I have drunk this evening. Maybe it's the fact that I have been at work since six this morning.

10 0 183 words
handdrawn
handdrawn

Can You Have Too Much Sleep?

Last week was pretty busy. Up early and working late every day. The weekend comes, and I am in sole charge of our children.

4 1 238 words