Poetry

Poem: Sleepytime by Mark Tulin

 

No dreams.
No restless legs.
No Jiminy Cricket chattering
in my ear to keep me awake.

Just a deep sleep
with a train of Zzzz’s
that seemed to serpentine
above me
into the celestial night.

A pleasant, restful slumber
as if a fairy godmother had tucked me in.
As if she read my favorite story
in her soothing, sleepytime voice.

Nighty-night, my little son,
the fairy with fluttering wings said,
as she waved her magic wand
that glittered over my somnolent head.

©️mft

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I am an author, poet, humorist, and short story writer living in Long Beach, California. I write about various topics, from my early childhood in Philadelphia to my years as a family therapist and finally to my soul-searching in California. These are poetic narratives that may have humorous or serious content or both. Either way, I hope my poetry and stories resonate with you. My books include Magical Yogis, Uncommon Love Stories, Awkward Grace, Junkyard Souls, and Rain on Cabrillo.

15 comments on “Poem: Sleepytime by Mark Tulin

  1. ortensia's avatar

    Light and deep at the same time.i like the rythm

  2. Brenda Davis Harsham's avatar

    Lovely fairy tales imagery, like we become children as we try to sleep. 🙂

  3. tmezpoetry's avatar
    tmezpoetry

    RLS sucks big time.

  4. marianadynasty's avatar
    Marion Njeri

    Beautifully woven

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