Insomnia
Accelerated thoughts
Stream,
Surge
At 1am
Nonsensical rapids
of
images and words
Racing heart beats out-paced
Dark corners taken unabashed
Such unhinged leaps of consciousness
Transporting past to future
…in reverse
No finish line of sleep in sight
At 1am
My mind berserk !
Colleen DuBois ~ Reflections of Me 
Nice poem, Colleen. Ah Insomnia, I know it well. I used to work nights many moons ago, and couldn’t sleep in the day. It’s a terrible affliction to suffer from. You captured it well.
May 17, 2010 at 10:17 am
Thanks Paul. I literally wrote it at 1am this moring. Shouldn’t have that 4pm coffee to warm me up at the beach ( yes i was cold…lol…oh, that sea-breeze chill!)
May 17, 2010 at 10:20 am
“…in reverse” The poem does read well that way too.
May 17, 2010 at 11:38 pm
Hey, you are SO right ! Just read it in reverse….it DOES work well that way too !!!
May 18, 2010 at 12:31 pm
Great poem you have here, like the way your words flow so well together.
May 19, 2010 at 8:11 pm
Hi, thanks…I am pleased you enjoyed my words. Thanks for visiting.
May 19, 2010 at 8:15 pm
I know the feeling at 1 am when the mind is traveling every which way but home.
Want to derail it, but I might need it to make breakfast with in the morning.
thanks,
michael j
Enjoyed this one!
Very much.
July 20, 2010 at 7:01 am
God. I hate saying I can relate….but I CAN! Those nights suck, but You certainly nailed the feeling and frantic flow! Thanks and I walk away wishing You sweet dreams! Cheers and Namaste. 🙂
May 20, 2010 at 3:52 pm
I know what ya mean! Those are the nights melatonin becomes my best friend. Here’s to a good nights rest.
May 22, 2010 at 6:39 am
You’ve created a “Palindrome.” Great job Colleen. Absolutely nails all the feelings of insomnia with it’s sharp edges and racing brain. Hope you are sleeping better. 🙂
May 25, 2010 at 11:21 pm
Wow. You’re just as much on the lam as I’ve been!!! Still loving these words and sending You MUCH Love and Light!!! Cheers and Namaste. 🙂
June 10, 2010 at 2:05 pm
god…how can I identify with that!! Thanks for sharing…so beautiful:)
June 22, 2010 at 11:09 am
I know that feeling!
June 23, 2010 at 7:11 am
I really can relate to being up at 1AM writing instead of sleeping. Great post.
June 25, 2010 at 1:17 am
Hey Lovely! Just thinking of You and hoping You are well! Big Hugs and Namaste. 🙂
June 26, 2010 at 2:04 am
LOL… yes.
June 30, 2010 at 7:59 am
I love this poem!!! I work overnights and often feel these same feelings…your blog is wonderful. thank you for sharing!
June 30, 2010 at 12:48 pm
i can totally relate…given that right now i’m sitting bleary eyed…insomnia…love it:)
July 18, 2010 at 12:42 pm
this is great
“Accelerated thoughts
Stream,
Surge
At 1am”
love it! such great impression of movement!
xx
August 28, 2010 at 7:25 pm
Very beautiful. The flow and feeling are amazing. Thank you
September 25, 2013 at 2:45 pm