Sunday, February 21, 2010

Prompt 104: Insomnia


Felicity of Confessions of a Philosophy Junkie brings us this week's prompt, insomnia. Thanks, Felicity, for this poem:

Even in the sleeplessness
of fever and delirium
and nightmares
of long dark corridors
With doors that won't open
when she is chased by monsters
and giant chameleons
who lunge at her -
She comes back;
she always comes back to you.

And she won't remember it
When she wakes up
But she's spent all her sleep
Telling you
About things
You no longer have time
To listen to.

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11 comments:

  1. Aayushi MehtaFebruary 21, 2010 at 4:23 AM

    Great prompt...gives an opportunity to explore one's dark side...

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  2. lissaFebruary 21, 2010 at 12:38 PM

    I like the poem, Felicity, it's like a tale, nicely told

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  3. Quiet PathsFebruary 21, 2010 at 1:48 PM

    Thank you for such a rich prompt and lovely poem above. I might try another later on in the week. Lots of ideas came out of this one.

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  4. angieFebruary 21, 2010 at 5:41 PM

    it's been a long time since I did an OSI prompt: I couldn't resist the lovely moon.

    thanks for the intriguing prompt!

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  5. SisterJuliaFebruary 21, 2010 at 6:41 PM

    But she's spent all her sleep
    Telling you
    About things
    You no longer have time
    To listen to.

    Heart breaking!

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  6. miaFebruary 21, 2010 at 10:11 PM

    felicity this poem is eerie...adore the
    last two lines.

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  7. Ordinary GalFebruary 22, 2010 at 5:39 AM

    First time here...I have posted my Acro based on INSOMNIA. Waiting for ur response :)

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  8. Carlos GesmundoFebruary 22, 2010 at 8:01 PM

    The last four lines--they resonate. I will try to listen more.

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  9. SHVFebruary 25, 2010 at 4:07 AM

    left my link at no. 54
    thnks

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  10. FelicityFebruary 27, 2010 at 9:03 AM

    A huge thank you to everyone who participated in the prompt.
    And to all those who've commented here - so very glad that you enjoyed the prompt. Thank you all for this great week.
    Also, thanks for the kind words about my poem.

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  11. UnknownMarch 16, 2010 at 2:24 AM

    The post seems to be more informative and interesting on insomnia. I too had undergone various hypnotherapy treatment which cured my Insomnia problem.

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