A Night In Somnia

poem by: Michael Wise
Written on Feb 10, 2019 

I spent a night in Somnia
which put me to the test
The lodgings were luxurious
but I could find no rest

They said it was a quiet town
I fell for all their ploys
And all the stupid sheep I tried to count
made too much noise

Minutes ticking into hours
All my dreams were lost
And like a stir-fry vegetable
is how I turned and tossed

That cheap motel in Somnia
was just a tourist trap
No matter how I tried
I couldn't even take a nap

So I had a cup of coffee
waiting for the sun to rise
The night was finally over
as I rubbed my bloodshot eyes

Now here I am in Sanity
the company where I work
I'm staring at computer screens
and feeling like a jerk

Too many nights in Somnia
have made me hit a wall
Oh great! Here comes my manager
The pink slip says it all!

 

Tags: Humor, Rhyme, Beat,

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Frank Hornby . commented on Feb 11, 2019 at 12:05pm
Hahaha...I've spent a few nights in Somnia.....I don't recommend that place to anyone....but I do recommend this poem...👍🏻
Michael Wise commented on Feb 11, 2019 at 3:36pm
Many thanks Frank, this was another that was fun to write.

 

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