I wrote this poetry as an entry to today’s prompt of Writing101, Poetry: Sleep from Rohit Pandey.
Bio: Rohit Pandey (aka R ‘I’ P) is an Indian blogger / writer from New Delhi, and a self-proclaimed “man with a heart.” You can read more from him on his blog, Straight From Heart and on Twitter @officiallyrohit.
I am also submitting this entry to my friend’s Colleen’s Writer’s Quote Wednesday. Not because it is a quote from someone but because I wrote the poem! This is also a link to Ronovan Writes #BeWoW
Rohit’s prompt:
Sleep: a world where our thoughts rule.
A place where reality is overshadowed by dreams.
A time when we transport our soul from the real world to the virtual.
For some, the hours we spend asleep, alone and in peace, are the best of the entire day; for others, whether haunted by nightmares or unable to fall asleep in the first place, not so much.
It’s time to think deeply about sleep. Dive into the pool of night and let whatever it is you find there take poetic form. (I hope this prompt doesn’t make an insomniac out of you!)
Sights & Insights 
“arrested by imaginary dream thieves” – I love it! Maybe that’s where my dreams go. 🙂
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Thank you, Melinda.
Then let’s go find these thieves! It’s a pleasure to see you here. I’ve seen you at Andy’s blog before.
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You’re welcome; I’m glad to be here. You have a way with words. I really that dream thief concept. It’s very cool.
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Thank you. I’m surprisingly enjoying to learn poetry.
It’s the second time I am following this course. Never imagined I could do it. Your words mean a lot.
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You’re welcome 🙂 Glad you’re enjoying the course, I am too!
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Glad to have met you!
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yes! 🙂
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by the way, that image is stunning! I love the light sparkling on the water.
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Once again, thank you so much!
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You’re welcome 🙂
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Thank you!
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🙂
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Louise, your words are absolutely amazing! I love this part: “For happiness lives in my own skin, in a place that doesn’t fit all of the same kin…” Just superb! Well done, my dear friend. ❤
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Thank you thank you thank you! Coleen, to get a comment like that from you makes my day! I can close the play with a smile!
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This poem was excellent. I love the way you write! ❤
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Hope not to disappoint you with the next ones
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Of course, NOT! LOL! Write away. It comes in waves doesn’t it?
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It does! Today I am having a tsunami around me! Lol
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Your words are inspiring and empowering!
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Thank you so much!
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Apart from the splendid photo, I appreciated your words!
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Hi Anna, I’m back to blogging after a little break. Good to see you around. Thanks for visiting and your for kind comment, as always! Hope you’re doing well.
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A really charming poem. Loved it.
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Thank you so much for visiting and commenting. Much appreciated.
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A combination that works so well…sympatico.
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Thank you, Sally.
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“for happiness lives in my own skin/ in a place that doesn’t fit all the same kin”…wow factor #5 on a scale of 1 to 5!! But shouldn’t there be a bridge in this poem? Maybe a metaphorical bridge that lets us cross over to some of the same kin?
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You’re way too generous with me, but I’ll accept it with irresistible vanity . Lol
I’m so determined to not use bridges on this blog, that not even a metaphorical bridge is allowed here.
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vanity is a good thing…from what I can tell about life. It’s way better than revenge or greed.
Vanity…good. Bridges…good but banned!
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Absolutely brilliant. Again you have proven to be a kindred spirit, saying so well what I feel inside. I shared this on Pinterest because it is awesome. Nice image too.
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Heartfelt thanks, Lisa. It’s a great honor to be a kindred spirit. ❤️
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Sleep really is where our thoughts roam. Great poem.
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Thank you so much, Cathy. .
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