Come, rest your weary body

So many of my poetic friends share the uncertain gift of insomnia with me.

Come, rest your weary body in my arms;
your tattered thoughts rewoven as you sleep.
My spirit wrapped around you, safe and warm.

Cradled up against me, held from harm,
your dreams are free in slumber, still and deep.
Come, rest your weary body in my arms.

Your childlike face protected from the storm
of daily waking nightmares: I will keep
my spirit wrapped around you, safe and warm.

Seductive demons, stealthy in their charms
may bring a restless stirring as they creep;
come, rest your weary body in my arms.

Should you be stung awake by buzzing swarms
of memories, strafing you until you weep,
my spirit's wrapped around you, safe and warm.

The day-to-day may fill you with alarm;
let night sow gentle comfort you may reap.
Come, rest your weary body in my arms;
my spirit wrapped around you, safe and warm.

Reviews

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I loved the warmth that this poem brought inside of me. I never have problems with falling asleep, but ohhh boy do I have nightmares.. safe arms, that will lead my ship in soothing waters that promise to keep my demons away? heck yeah! I want that!! :)

[Joel M Frye]

Thanks, moonskittles, for reading and commenting.

[Ana D S M]

It's a very troubling thing that I can relate to, falling and staying asleep.
I found comfort here. Good writing.

[Joel M Frye]

Glad I am you did, Lilith. Thank you.

[Ana D S M]

You're welcome. :)

[Jimmy Yetts]

A mutually gratifying invitation.
No-catch TLC beautifully and freely offered.

[Joel M Frye]

Thanks, Frank.

[Valentine]

Expressed very well. Some thoughts repeated but it does not interfere with the flow. Nice work. Valentine

[FJ Davis]

Lovely and loving, Joel.
My devious mind also compels me to add, great spiel for a feel.

[Jimmy Yetts]

Really impressed by this guy, Joel.
Amusing as hell!

[SyberRose]

A lovely villanelle...nice work...SyberRose

[Rhianne Ney]

This is a great use of words and well-expressed feelings (:
There are times when we really need someone to hug. It is a healing therapy (I've read about it a lot) which can melt a heart and really comfort somebody. A warmth that will linger in a cold night and something that would really provide the feeling of being well loved (:

Great poem, you have here >0<

100/100

[Ruth]

Cosy and beautifully delivered xoxo

[Joel M Frye]

Awww...blessings upon you, Poppy.

[Poetic Justice]

this flows with a charm all of its own..the repetition only lends to reinforce the theme..and yes haven't we all been lulled into the night of wakefulness!!

[Joel M Frye]

A poetic response from poetic justice...only to be expected. You are too kind.

[Holly Mason]

seductive demons-good descriptive words
love the fact that you are writing this for poetic friends that share the gift of insomnia with you-the way it reads you are looking out for them protecting them holding them to sleep not worrying about yourself-that is truly lovely
beautifully written
thank you for sharing

[Joel M Frye]

Just trying to make something constructive out of otherwise wasted time, Holly. Thanks for stopping by.