Thursday, December 30, 2010

owed hours

minutes stop ticking
in hazy mid-night - early early morning
wanderings

owed hours
in this growing sleep debt

paid in full
by the baby monk
follow his lead
into glorious afternoon nap

6 comments:

  1. This is a different and wonderful way of saying you're tired. I quite enjoy it.

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  2. I love the napping monk! I am sitting here in fleece long underwear AND a fleece robe, looking out at the brrrrrrrrrrr frosty white. Nap sounds perfect!

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  3. The world is a baby that needs a nap Olie. Good one.

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  4. rest, get fresh air...

    creative expression, masterful job.
    happy 2011,

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  5. We create our own choice - whether night or afternoon naps. Great!

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  6. Succintly said. Most parents discover that the joy a baby brings is tinged with sleep debt...thank goodnes for afternoon naps for all!

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