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Deep Sleep Slumber MAG

June 29, 2009
By Tina Saienni BRONZE, Monmouth Junction, New Jersey
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I like to watch you sleeping
your chest, it caves, your lungs inflate.
the faintness of your voice, it soothes
dreams captured in tangled locks
I remember when they were orange.

the breath you breathe it’s louder now
I still don’t understand
what are you trying to tell me?
your paws tucked neatly under that chest
your nape, it peeks from under those locks.

back turned toward the sun
I don’t agree one moment!
the sun should illuminate your face
within a sweet face rests tired muscles
today, it’s a collarbone foundation.

toes tangled in sleep, ankles wrenched with exhaust
your clothes don’t fit you right
a sleepy voice now tugs at my sleeve
I can barely hear the hum

escaped dreams, come and tackle me
tickle, tackle, ’til I fall
into a deep sleep slumber too

© Kristin D., Bremerton, WA

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KiNABABE SILVER said...
on Feb. 2 2010 at 12:26 pm
KiNABABE SILVER, Lakewood, New Jersey
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&quot;WHATS MEANT T0 BE WiLL ALWAYS FiND iTS WAY&quot;

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Keep writing good work
amac09 BRONZE said...
on Dec. 20 2009 at 8:20 pm
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this is amazing = )
AmnyR BRONZE said...
on Sep. 3 2009 at 7:37 am
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this is beautiful. great work
AngelForeverBleedingLove DIAMOND said...
on Aug. 23 2009 at 10:49 pm
AngelForeverBleedingLove DIAMOND, Frederic, Wisconsin
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This is so beautiful! I agree with Ramna! Encore!!!
tina said...
on Aug. 20 2009 at 3:54 pm
you, you and you.. you're all way too sweet! thank you for reading and your feedback! :]
ramnapotter PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 14 2009 at 1:28 am
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You made my day. Encore. Though nothing compared your published and appraised piece, please consider reading my work.
Jacquelyn Salzbank SILVER said...
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absolutely adorable!
Eilina Sealtman SILVER said...
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That is pure art. You have paintd a beautiful picture. It's the kind of thing that makes us girls go AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!
caniblexcarmen BRONZE said...
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i love it its such a cute/briliant peice =)
yourworstnightmare BRONZE said...
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Beautiful. I love it!
Only,I PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 8 2009 at 8:53 am
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i like this its sweet and makes me smile:)