My Eyes Are Tired But Mind Is Racing Forward
Here I Sit
Like a bird on a branch
Perched up in an upright position
Focusing and clearly analysing my first thought
Then on each idea after
My body absolutely still
Where the words on my laptop visually appear
It is clear
The vibration of my internal energy of my mind
Is a bit active at this time
For my body only wants to dive back to bed
My brain has other plans
As I try to dislodge a piece of sleep
Tucked in the corner of my eye
Now my eyes irritated
They begin to blink and squint
Only to add frustration to my list of pet peeves
Impatience slowly building
I tug at an eyelid
Trying to pry one lose
With no luck
I tug once again at another one
My cat Charlotte curled in such a comfortable position
On my right
Her eyes open and then closed
I gently rub in between her eyes
She reluctantly is fighting sleep
I rub her inner ear
To make her at ease
My theory is even if I can't sleep
Then there is no reason why she shouldn't
When I got out of bed
Making a bathroom run
Charlotte at that time
Right next to me on the edge of my bed
Didn't hesitate to follow
Then when I turned into the kitchen
She was on my heals once again
Like a blood hound hot on the trail
At that point I didn't know where I was going
I went to get something to eat
Then abruptly sat down
Listening to the hot water run through my pipes
Along the baseboard
An unexpected itch teasing me
Right in the middle of my back
Where my fingertips fall short
I rub my back against the chair
I will do anything to scratch that annoying little bugger
Disturbing my cat
Her glassy eyes looking straight back at me
Once again I rub her head to console her
I hear her snore
She is asleep
With her eyes open
I wave my fingers in front her face
And see no reaction
She readjusts herself
Together we are such an odd pair
Now she gets up
Stretches and looks around
Only to jump down
Head to her dish
Sticking her neck out for an early morning snack
I am left alone
Deciding what I should do
Taking a page out of my cats playbook
I got up
Walked straight back to bed
Comments
DREAM ON (author) on February 17, 2021:
Brenda Arledge Cats Rule they always think they are right. My wife and I keep telling Charlotte we go to work every day. We pay the bills. We are the boss. She snubs her nose and walks away unaffected. She sometimes hides in our backroom all day until she wants to come out. Thank you for all your visits. They make me smile.
DREAM ON (author) on February 17, 2021:
Brenda Arledge Cats may be holding the secret to life under all their fur. I will go look for it. The best thing is that if I find an amazing secret I will tell everyone. The worst thing that can happen is that my cat Charlotte will get lots of petting and attention.I am so sure she will love. I am so happy those crazy itches go away. Then of course climbing under the covers is a great hiding spot. You know where to find me if you don't see me for a while. Thank you for your lovely comments. They are a sweet joy.
BRENDA ARLEDGE from Washington Court House on February 16, 2021:
Have it right..not gave.
BRENDA ARLEDGE from Washington Court House on February 16, 2021:
Dream on,
This one is so refreshing.
The tragedy of not being able to sleep with a journey with your cat, Charlotte.
That terrible itch we all get & can't reach.
That desire to go back to bed & hide beneath the covers.
Sometimes the cats gave it right.
DREAM ON (author) on February 16, 2021:
Gypsy Rose Lee I have missed you so much. Every day we each try to do what we can to make a little headway. Trying to improve a little more than yesterday. Everyone has different goals and dreams in mind. Sometimes people need time and rest. To gain a new perspective. and feel good about what we have accomplished. As much as other people want to help us we have to do it for ourselves. I am happy you are busy writing. I hope you have a new pet. I love our Charlotte and she brings so much joy to our lives. Because my wife and I have no children it gives us our own family. Love is so precious and yet surprising. Thank you for reading and sharing your newest ventures. We have had a great winter so far. My work hours are always changing. It throws off my writing routine. I have to regroup and find new time to do the things I love. I got used to a routine and now the littlest changes throw me into a frenzy. Change is good. It takes me a while to adjust. In the end we are better because of it. We just don't see it.
Mona Sabalones Gonzalez from Philippines on February 10, 2021:
This is a nice slice of life poem. I love the interaction you have with your cat. She is full of personality.
Gypsy Rose Lee from Daytona Beach, Florida on February 10, 2021:
Hello, been so busy and then HP got my email all mixed up and so finally I get to read and comment. Yeste4rday I wrote up 5 articles that netted me $10 and you know every little bit helps. Everything is going along as usual. I hope you have a wonderful weekend coming up.
