POEM // Sleep By Sue Ellson Text, audio and description at https://sueellson.com/blog/sleep-poem I sleep now and then Because my body pleads It needs a break from life To get the rest it needs I sleep now and then When my mind finally stops It often reaches capacity And feels exhausted and cross I sleep now and then If I pause from my distractions I have so many devices Seeking more and more reactions I sleep now and then To escape my reality My trials and tribulations Sink in a sea of sanity I sleep now and then To restore my vitality It needs some maintenance time To operate with clarity I sleep now and then When I fall in a heap I’ve made unrealistic promises That I know I can’t keep I sleep now and then When my heart starts to fade From chasing too many drums Of disloyal choices I have made I sleep now and then After tears that suddenly fall I’ve surrendered to what is And stopped punching the brick wall I sleep now and then But what I need is some more To truly be in this life Sleep is the key to the door Like a hug to yourself Like a gift or reward Sleep well more often Be you in this world I recently contacted Jennifer Jefferies https://jenniferjefferies.com/ ‘Jen the Naturopath’ as I have seen her inspirational and informative posts online and asked her about one of the most common issues she has with her patients at present and she said ‘sleep.’ As a naturopath, she can definitely recommend the health strategies, so reach out to her if you need