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Sleep My Lovely by Lillian Gaffney "And if tonight my soul may find her peacein sleep, and sink in good oblivion, and in the morning wake like a new,opened flowerthen I have dipped again in …

Sleep My Lovely


by Lillian Gaffney


"And if tonight my soul may find her peace
in sleep, and sink in good oblivion,
and in the morning wake like a new,opened flower
then I have dipped again in
God, and new-created." _D.H.Lawrence


Sleep is pertinent to my soul. I learned a long time ago, to create a
beautiful sanctuary out of my bed to comfort my head, to restore my body
and heart. My body so needed the rest for it was filled with turmoil
and toil. Never to rest, I felt restless nights were spent flip flopping
from side to side, along with my continuous mind. Tussle, hassle, deep
rooted nightmares, repeated over and over, again.

I started my restoration with buying myself a new beautiful comforter and pretty
sheets. To keep my soul from going a rail from the years of torment that
created the insomniac that I once was. I continue to nourish and
nurture my well-being. Today, I lay my head to rest. There is peace
within as my body and heart follow. Sleep, ah yes my lovely, I restored
my soul. Now a night is well spent to regenerate my every fiber. Years
of turmoil are no longer in my attire. I am at peace...God is good and I
too have been good to myself. No more insomniac stealing my nights
away. Hip-hip-hooray!

I lie down to sleep
my soul to reap.
How I love a good-nights sleep!

My bed now is lined with soft pastels that represent the the balance of
feminine and masculine energies. The sheets are made of fibers that
sooth and speak to my sensuality. A quilt adorns the bed that was hand
sewn by my loving, vibrant, healing hands. Plush pillows for cradling my
head to create sweet dreams. And a few throw pillows that are a simple
reminder of all the beauty there is in the world. A few words of
gratitude are spoken each night as God embraces me into a good oblivion.

lilliangaffney.com


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Comment by wiffledust on August 4, 2010 at 12:13pm
no problem, lillian. the goal is that it's a creative writing exercise more than just "the topic of sleep". it's supposed to prompt your creative writing self. and i want people to use their blog space, because it is less restrictive and because it can be shared easier that way.
Comment by Lillian Gaffney on August 4, 2010 at 11:09am
...opps, misunderstood your directions, Lisa!
Comment by wiffledust on August 4, 2010 at 10:45am
hi lillian....lots of great stuff in here about sleep! thank you! please title this with "Wiffledust Creativity Exercise..Sleep Is" as per the instructions.

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