Nightly Guest

Nightly Guest

A Poem by gentlekindness
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Descriptive poem. Kind of a riddle with the answer at the end.

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An unwelcome guest

That has stayed too long

Dribbling on

All sorts of nonsense

Asked for too many refills

Topping off of the wine glass

Can you not see?

I am tired of your visit

Where is the reality and truth

to your dominating twisted world?

Posing as my friend, indeed !

In denial that I can’t see through you

And all your tired games

I am tiring of your words

Echoing off the walls in my head

Tiring of your agenda

Insidious, misdirected and unproductive

It is time for me to bid you good night

My familiar acquaintance

Insomnia

© 2016 gentlekindness


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Ooh, clever twist. I was already getting excited at my rant...I mean review I was going to give about there always being one guest that never leaves and that is why Christmas can be burdensome and such a hassle, but then you twisted away at the end and it is more serious than all of the most unwelcome of guests, insomnia.
I have been kept asleep by such wonders as wondering how many cookies I have left or if it's time for a new toothbrush. Maybe if this time was spent more wisely, instead of on the frivolous things our minds prefer, we could cure all of what ails us.
Nicely done. I do love a good sting in the tale :)

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

gentlekindness

8 Years Ago

Thank you for your review. I also agree about having people about that you could rather do without. .. read more
alifeacoustic

8 Years Ago

You're very welcome.



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You powerfully personify this lingering shadow, this creature that steals our sleep and often our sanity as we fall into the realm of its hunger. This was so intriguing, emotionally pulsing, and alive with reflections many can relate to so well.

Posted 8 Years Ago


gentlekindness

8 Years Ago

Thank you for your thoughtful review. I am glad it was validating for you but sorry that you can rel.. read more
Did not see that ending coming, very clever. So applicable as well and truly spoken.

Posted 8 Years Ago


hahaha what a lovely twist yes insomnia great for writing but no good if your too tired but cannot sleep! nicewrite!

Posted 8 Years Ago


gentlekindness

8 Years Ago

Thank you 💙I am glad you liked it
Annie💕
OMG! I've had that same visitor so many times! Even though I dread his presence, with hidden pleasure I must admit sometimes I look forward to the visit only for an excuse to self reflect! I really do like your work, like innocence tempered with pain.

Posted 8 Years Ago


I also liked the psychological aspect - please keep that type of writing up.

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

gentlekindness

8 Years Ago

Thank you. I will. Nice for you to stop by. See you again :)
Annie
A writer's time to thrive really is an ironic thing, as yes! it does usually occur when the average person should be sleeping. Really great job! Nicely written. Keep turning hauntings into beautiful things!



Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

gentlekindness

8 Years Ago

Much of the poetry I love from others does just that "turning hauntings into beautiful things"
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Ooh, clever twist. I was already getting excited at my rant...I mean review I was going to give about there always being one guest that never leaves and that is why Christmas can be burdensome and such a hassle, but then you twisted away at the end and it is more serious than all of the most unwelcome of guests, insomnia.
I have been kept asleep by such wonders as wondering how many cookies I have left or if it's time for a new toothbrush. Maybe if this time was spent more wisely, instead of on the frivolous things our minds prefer, we could cure all of what ails us.
Nicely done. I do love a good sting in the tale :)

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

gentlekindness

8 Years Ago

Thank you for your review. I also agree about having people about that you could rather do without. .. read more
alifeacoustic

8 Years Ago

You're very welcome.
Ahh! I know him well. He is a nightly guest in my room also. I've tried going to bed earlier, then later. I've tried doing lots of exercise and nothing seems to work. I'm up at 3 or 4 and that's it. I watch the hours go by. I like the way you surprised the reader at the end with the answer.

Nice writing.

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

gentlekindness

8 Years Ago

I hear many poets say that they do their best writing in the wee hours of the night / morning. I won.. read more
cloud

8 Years Ago

You made perfect sense Annie. It is those times during the night when some poets feel the most creat.. read more
gentlekindness

8 Years Ago

I love Edgar Allen Poe.
Great way to define Insomnia. I knew the feeling. I had to learn meditation to find sleep. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

gentlekindness

8 Years Ago

I will try meditation. Maybe it will help. There is something in my subconscious brain driving me to.. read more
Coyote Poetry

8 Years Ago

I will send you my taught Native American meditation. It does help. I hope you can rest.

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Added on December 29, 2015
Last Updated on January 5, 2016
Tags: insomnia, depression, mental illness, poem, poetry, anxiety


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