Tag Archives: sleep

Singing Bird

Posted on October 13, 2022 by William Wayne Smith

Every dream has been shattered.I want to be free from the anguish.As I struggle to understand,I walk to the window and stare. A bird was singing in the garden.It saw my hand and flew away.I drove away its beautiful song.Nothing … Continue reading →

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The Dream Fades

Posted on November 29, 2021 by William Wayne Smith

I slept lightly as the night passed. My bearings were lost in dreams too real.I awoke briefly and restarted the night. A new day will begin soon.The sun will rise above the edge of the sky.Stars will fade like the … Continue reading →

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Falling Asleep

Posted on October 17, 2021 by William Wayne Smith

[From the archive] The monitor glowed blue.I was lost in meditation today.As the images aged, I grew tired. Every day I take my seat.In the moments of love, I smile.I am captivated by my friends online. As I grow tired … Continue reading →

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A New Day

Posted on September 11, 2020 by William Wayne Smith

The world will turn againEach moment the angles change.Each hour, the tide flows its way.The birds wake up—the day rewinds. The words float through my sleep.Songs are all around me again.This is my daily experience. I remember what my friends … Continue reading →

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