Too Dark to Sleep

By Sean Mc Shane

With No Light,
               what's the difference
                      between a million shadows
                             and the pitch black ? . . .

The shadows always come back

waiting with the alarm
                 in the predawn morning
                        and again at midnight
                               never gave me any warning

They're always waiting for me

the cold came in fast
                  it was so warm yesterday
                          the dark comes sooner now
                                 there's nothing to see anyway

They're always at the window

telling me the stars are unreachable
                  and dreamland has closed it's door
                            just another quick - night
                                   what's next and how much more ? . . .

They lie and give cold comfort

what hapened ? . . .
                I was just so inspired
                          now, I'm so tired
                                    so fucking tired . . .

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Published on Tuesday, November 13, 2012. Filed under: "Poetry"

Author's Note:

Inspired by my favorite meal . . . whiskey and pills

Comments on "Too Dark to Sleep"

A former member wrote: I can totally relate! sounds like me every night lol. Love it!
On Thursday, June 27, 2013, Sean Mc Shane (606) wrote:

Thanks B, that's cool you can relate, but not really. You know what I mean. Sleep is a very hard thing to come by some nights. Thanks again, welcome to DP and til next time -
A former member wrote: Great Work!!
On Saturday, March 23, 2013, Sean Mc Shane (606) wrote:

Thanks B, I'm glad ya like it and welcome to DP. Cool. Til next time -
A former member wrote: Definately something i relate to.. really well penned.. Thanks for sharing!
On Thursday, January 24, 2013, Sean Mc Shane (606) wrote:

Thanks TA, funny, I had this exact night last night and woke up to see your comment. Cool. Til next time -
On Saturday, January 19, 2013, Devilish (2633) wrote:

Oh ok i did comment.. lol. whew.. i am on my job after all..
On Saturday, January 19, 2013, Devilish (2633) wrote:

Ok first of all im so killing myself that i didnt know you posted. im obviously a horrible stalker. and there is my most favorite man on earth with those unmistakable verses that rhyme and hit like a shot of dope. i fuckiing miss you .. come back to me .
A former member wrote: This truly was a good read. Gotta watch those 'shadows', masters of disguise : ) Good one!
On Tuesday, November 20, 2012, dwells (4177) wrote:

The sleep of serenity only comes when the world bears less on our weary shoulders - whenever that may be. Meanwhile, endeavor to perservere lad, cheers to you!
On Wednesday, November 14, 2012, Nehema (958) wrote:

I have so many sleepless nights where I hear voices that tell me my dreams are only ever going to be just that...dreams. A restless exhausted mind can be the worst enemy. Careful with those pills, they can be nasty bitches - XXOO
On Friday, November 16, 2012, Sean Mc Shane (606) wrote:

Thanks Robyn, oh yeah, the demons always take advantage of weak and tired times. Just gotta fight the good fight. No whiskey 'n pills, I'll save that for when I'm feelin' better :) Til next time -
On Wednesday, November 14, 2012, Devilish (2633) wrote:

Aweee. I wish I could remedy that for you .. i know exactly what your talking about.. love you sean..
On Friday, November 16, 2012, Sean Mc Shane (606) wrote:

Thanks Dev, it'll pass as it always does. And I know ya can. Thanks for the sweet things ya said. Cool. Til next time -
On Wednesday, November 14, 2012, FadedBlues (2096) wrote:

..maybe it comes down to a choice: insomnia or nightmares. can't win, I guess...
On Friday, November 16, 2012, Sean Mc Shane (606) wrote:

Thanks 'Blues. Yeah it's a shit choice, but ya just have to ride it out. Thanks again. Later -
On Tuesday, November 13, 2012, The_Broken_Fox_2112 (70) wrote:

Often times we find that the darkness around us bares no hope of the future because we cannot yet see it. Keep your chin up, there is always a light to be found. -hugs- Thanks for posting!
On Friday, November 16, 2012, Sean Mc Shane (606) wrote:

Thanks BF, that was a very wise and sweet thing to say. Very cool. Thanks again. Til next time -