Have I done something wrong? I don't understand why you seem to have deserted me. I know you're still around because I hear stories of you meeting with others I know. Over the years our relationship has been fairly consistent. Oh sure, there were the occasional times when I was a young college girl when I stood you up, but you seemed to understand and we were able to pick up just where we left off.
I introduced my children to you when they were babies, in fact I couldn't wait for them to develop a relationship with you!
Now you tease me into believing that you are going to show up. Sometimes you even stay for a few hours, but never for as long as I wish for. This on-again off-again state of our relationship is becoming more difficult for me to deal with. You hold all the power, you know I can't live without you.
Sometime I seek solace in others who hold promise of the same relationship that I have with you. They may help fill the void for a while, but I never stop longing for the real thing that I once enjoyed with you. Lunesta and Ambien are just short term comfort as I wait for you to come back.
Sleep, my fickle friend, please come home.
8 comments:
Oh Linda, I just love the creativity and surprise behind this post! But I am so sorry you're having troubles. Best to you, friend.
Wonderful post! Couldn't wait to read it to the end!
Oh do I know about sleep problems! Been roaming the halls for many a night even with Ambien. I read all the suggestions for a better night sleep, try them all, and still waiting on it like you!
Sorry to hear that you are having sleep problems. I've had them all my life, so I know how difficult it can be. Hope you are able to find rest and sleep soon!
Very creative post, and boy do I relate. Four or five times every night, at least...and now I'm getting up at the crack of dawn too. What's up with that? Grumble. :[
It's true: this is one friend we cannot live without! Fickle simply will not do.
Well written.
Kathleen
Having the same problem here the past two nights--got up last night and wrote some:)
I hope it gets better for you really really soon!
Ha! I know that fickle friend. I am known for my 2:00 a.m. e-mails because I find that a VERY creative time. I just get up and see what creative idea comes. Sometimes I only get 3-4 hours of good sleep, but it doesn't seem to hurt. I don't stress about it and I relish those nights when I can sleep more or later in the a.m.
(((Linda))) a beautiful post that is well written. I too, on occasion, see that friend. I think the stress of the world's problems, etc. millions have that friend as well. Rest good,
hugs and I've missed you.
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