4 a.m.

by Lynn Dye

Sunday 22nd February 2015 12:42 pm

Each prick of conscience

every mistake

present themselves to me

one by one

at 4 a.m.

When I should have stuck to my guns,

when I should have pulled out,

when I should have said something

and not been full of doubt.

Should I have written what I did

when online last night?

What kind of reply may it get?

And who will be in the right?

Turn over,

punch the pillow,

hope that sleep is nigh.

Try to capture

the tenuous threads

of a passing lullaby.

At this Godforsaken hour,

why do all my demons

come back to haunt me?

Comments

Lynn Dye

Mon 28th Mar 2016 20:30

Thank you Emer, glad you like it.

Emer Ni Chorra

Mon 28th Mar 2016 14:57

I love this, I can totally relate!

Lynn Dye

Wed 25th Feb 2015 14:27

Thank you, Dave. Yes, writing things down first are often a good idea. Fortunately, this is not every night for me. Thanks again for your lovely comment. x

Lynn Dye

Wed 25th Feb 2015 14:25

Thank you, Jackie for your kind words, glad you enjoyed. x

Dave D Poet Rhumour

Wed 25th Feb 2015 03:10

Ah, the nagging doubts used to wake me at one time - but haven't done that for some years now. I think your thoughts and poems are valid and you should not allow any worries to come back and haunt you Lynn - not everyone will agree with us, but that is true of what others post too - diversity in thinking is a good thing and should not bring the demons of doubt to call on you at night.

On the rare occasions that I do have any nagging thoughts at night I just scribble down whatever additional thoughts I have and they are done with then, so sleep is not impeded further.

Best wishes, Dave

Jackie Phillips

Sun 22nd Feb 2015 14:28

Why do our brains do this to us. As soon as your head hits the pillow all the worries of the world start to spin around in your mind. I enjoyed your poem - thanks.

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