The Race

This poem is dedicated to all who are weary and craving sleep. May you soon enjoy blessed slumber!

Russ

The Race

Moving in slow motion
Barely able to think at all
Vision is getting fuzzy
Movements slowing to a crawl
Forgot to turn on the porch light
Struggle to fit my key into the lock
Mutter under my breath
As I fumble in the dark
It’s going to be a slow-motion race
As I stagger through the door
For my head to hit my pillow
Before my face hits the floor.
–Russ Towne

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About russtowne

I'm awed by the beauty of nature and the power of love and gratitude. Some of my favorite sensory experiences include waves crashing on rocky shores, waterways in ancient redwood and fern-filled forests, and rain. My wife and I have been married since 1979. We have 3 adult children and 5 grandchildren. I manage a wealth management firm that I founded in 2003. My Beloved is a Special Education teacher for Kindergartners and First Graders. I'm a published author of approximately 60 books in a variety of genres for grownups and children.
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10 Responses to The Race

  1. optimisticgladness's avatar optimisticgladness says:

    Sleep….I love that word.

    • russtowne's avatar russtowne says:

      I appreciate your comment. Our 9 month old grandson has “slept” over at our house the last two nights. He’s a great kid, though none of us got as much sleep as we’re used to or need. It reminded me as to how sleep-deprived I’d been with our three babies. I feel for our son and and DIL.

      Russ

  2. I liked this too. Very visual!

  3. Cathy Ulrich's avatar Cathy Ulrich says:

    I love it, too, Russ. Maybe lyrics for a song?

  4. prosper4peace's avatar Professions for PEACE says:

    Awesome! So true, as any insomniac knows, and thanks for the laugh your last line brought!
    Cheers, Gina

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