As eyes gently close
Earth maintains steady motion
Spins tomorrow’s dreams
~
CLP 22/07/2020
Tag: Sleep
On Waking
Locked in combat
Fitful thoughts leave us flailing
Sleep slays our demons
~
n.b. This carving in Cley-next-the-sea is un-dated. It may be from the C18th, or possibly older, or more recent. It amuses me that St. George appears to be asleep on his dopey steed, whilst despatching the dragon.
A good kip can see off all manner of worries, even a monster like this one.
~
CLP 14/07/2020
On Darkness
Out there sea and wind
Roll pebbles along the shore
Hear each one disturbed
.
Christopher Perry
17th April, 2020
To Sleep
Hold me in your arms
Wrap around and keep me warm
Take me to my Love
.
CLP 09/03/2020
Wednesday Night B&B
I heard him
In the room above
Wandering
On every creaking board
Before heavy shift of weight to bed
Shuffling down
Stretching out
A soft repeated snore
That broke before some more
Lumbering
Trickle of urine in the bowl
Then more
Wandering
On every creaking board
It was nearly ten to four
.
CLP 20/02/2020
Ships in the Night
Tonight here in the old stable
The weather worsens
Wind rattles loose boards
Pulls at rickety wooden panels
Pushes at the doors
Tugs the roof
Rain casts itself in waves
On windows
While I lie here
Dreaming of storms on the high seas
Knowing when I wake
I’ll be back safe alongside
.
CLP 09/01/2020
