My worries,
Bundled tightly,
Like neatly wrapped gifts,
Wait to be opened,
As my mind drifts,
Into unchartered space,
I close my eyes,
And wait,
For those troubles,
To rise to the surface,
Like agitated bubbles,
Ready for release,
Running rampant,
Untamed and wild,
Free to pull and tug,
On taught nerves,
A heavy potent drug,
Infiltrating my brain,
When all I wish,
Is to lie in a field of poppies,
To feel nothing but calm,
A salve for the burning questions,
The stinging in my palm,
To slip beneath the veil of slumber,
Until I begin to lose touch,
Click my heels three times,
Take me back home,
To a fantasy place,
Where my mind does not roam,
Where there is no panic,
Where all is at rest,
Nothing to kick up the dust,
Where all thoughts cease,
No chaos or fear,
Only peace,
And blissful sleep.
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Alyssa Musso
A scientist by trade, but a creative at heart. One novel in progress with too many other ideas taking up space in my head. Some of those ideas end up here.
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I remember this one. Beautiful and how I long for as peaceful a sleep as the one described in this. Stunning work, given the brevity in each line. Thank you for sharing this one as part of your submissions for the anthology. Got another chance to read it, at the very least! Will let you know in the comments section of the piece I choose which one it is when I make my decision! Thank you again and well done again!
Dear Ms. Alyssa Nicole - Following toxicological exams you are such a marvelous storyteller. I'm so glad that I've just discovered you within the Vocal Bucket *I've subscribed with pleasure. "In Dreams you're mine all of the time" ~ 60ish Orbison Jay Kantor, Chatsworth, California 'Senior' Vocal Author - Vocal Village Community
Wow, Alyssa! This really captured the progression through phases of falling asleep! Love the Wizard of Oz references too!
Lovely Poem from your side.....
Ah, don't we all wish for that. Loved your poem!
This was as gorgeously penned as it was relatable! I too yearn for the same! really exceptional poetry, Alyssa!
This was so enticing Alyssa! With the nods to Wicked/ Wizard of Oz and the darker scenes in it. I appreciate the sense of longing you were able to covey with this poem! Nicely done!!