In the Night

Life with its aches & wants —
How does it move through
the world? 
The aching does little 
& the wants settle like stones
on the heart. Sometimes
the only thing to do 
is sleep, 
allow the body & all its mistakes
to swell in a dream-cloud
and float away. 

5 thoughts on “In the Night”

1. This is so relatable, Charlotte. Nice write.

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   1. Thanks, Pamela. I’m glad it resonated.

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2. I know that feeling. (K)

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   1. Thanks, Kerfe. I imagine it’s a universal feeling.

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      1. I think so too.

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