I’ve always been a bit of an insomniac. Partly due to being a light sleeper, but also because it can be difficult to turn my mind off at night. So I lay in the dark and let my mind wander wherever it feels like traveling.
Nocturnal Musings
Sleep again escapes me as
my mind wanders to and fro
across flower-filled fields and
into the dark, cold depths of the ocean.
A few whispers of memory flash by, a
kaleidoscope of half-forgotten faces and
places I barely remember visiting.
I turn on my pillow to look out through the
half-closed blinds into a world of stars and
unfulfilled dreams and I wonder how
long before the alarm clock goes off.
Oddly, I get many of my creative ideas in this half-sleep state. Stories, poems, even ideas for paintings often come to me while I lay in the dark. Despite the lack of actual sleep, I still find it a relaxing state of mind.
Have you ever found inspiration in a dream?
RB
Magnificent poem, really relatable.
Many thanks! I’m surprised so many people experience this. Cheers!
Top notch. Loved it.
Excellent poem, Richard, describing the sigh of those sleepless nights
Many thanks, MM. I always appreciate you stopping by. 🙂
I often have inspiration in my dreams but I sleep for a solid 8 hours each night and like the dead. Nothing but nothing disturbs me.
Just like my other half…she sleeps through hurricanes!
I’m sure I would too
I felt this one. I can sleep in a driving car, in the afternoon on the couch, but as soon as I am in bed at night… I feel a certain pressure, because everyone expects you to fall asleep as soon as you say “good night”.
But like you, I get a lot inspiration during the night.
I don’t often remember my dreams, but when I do it are nightmares. Could probably be good inspiration if I ever feel like writing a thriller 😅
Ah, a kindred spirit! Nice to know I’m not the only one awake at night. 🙂
I think it would be interesting if you wrote a thriller, but illustrated it with your wonderful characters! I imagine your shark would be a great protagonist!
Ohh, a plan is brewing now!
Maybe not an entire book, but definitely a post. 😅
Will link your post as the inspiration when done !