#NaPoWriMo2021

#day1

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It’s been a year now,

That the Pandemic had begun.

I know, I know,

100 years ago, as well, there had been one.

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But in this fast paced era of ours,

Where we move around like *dodge-em cars.

I’d like to hit the pause button,

Can’t you hear me weep?

Can my family quieten down,

And just let me sleep!

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Online schooling is taking it’s toll.

Dear teachers, you are pure gold.

Husband is on a break,

He is at home all day,

When will the kids disappear ?

Leave the nest, fly away.

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Okay now I will end this rant.

I hope the Higher Powers grant me what I want.

A nice warm blanket and to my bed I must be glued.

And One Hundred Years Of Solitude.

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*Dodge-em cars: At amusement parks, there are miniature cars thar people ride and have fun going around in a rink, trying to bang into the next car, in the mean-time looking really awkward and not following a path.

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34 responses to “Let Me Sleep.”

  1. Poignant and beautiful poem, Natasha <3

    1. Thank you Moonmoon darling

  2. One hundred years of solitude? don’t think you are gonna want that girl… topical mood indeed…

    1. Absolutely spot on Chandra. It’s possible I wouldn’t last beyond a week.
      I was simply very sleepy when I wrote this one. Thanks for readingπŸ’š

  3. When u get those 100 years ping me… I need that Solitude badlyπŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚
    Too good my dearπŸ’šπŸ’šπŸ’š
    I dont mind resting in those dodge-em-carsπŸ˜‚

    1. I won’t ping anyone if I earn my solitude. Only if you bake a cake. Then I will bug you Sonali:)

    1. Truly, Charulata M’am. Son has 12th Boards and it’s only getting postponed

  4. Oh yes! This pandemic is killing usπŸ˜€. Loved your πŸ’špoem

  5. Enjoyed reading this one!! 😁

    1. Glad you liked it Patricia

  6. Haha… Good one.. Nicely put across

  7. Totally agree with your sentiments πŸ˜€ 100 years of solitude indeed

    1. Glad you feel the same way, Ramya!

  8. So feel it. Online schooling and everyone at home 24/7 have surely taken a toll on all. Praying for things to normalise soon. TC

    1. Right. Thanks for reading, Zenobia. Here’s wishing everyone health,😍 happiness always.πŸ’š

  9. I feel you Natasha.. πŸ’šπŸ’šπŸ’šπŸ’š I really need to catch up on sleep
    Solitude foe 100 yearsπŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜…

    1. FatemaπŸ’šπŸ’š
      Here’s to better times and peaceful, uninterrupted sleep

  10. A present day scenario. We are really tired

  11. I COMPLETELY ECHO YOUR THOUGHTS

  12. This is a candid confession.. how we all would love to do thatπŸ’š excellent!

    1. Indeed Shweta. A break is much needed. Thanks for readingπŸ’š

  13. Indeed we all need that solitude. Such an amazing poem Natasha ! As always in your signature style πŸ’šπŸ’š

    1. You always make my day, Nitika. Thanks.πŸ˜πŸ’š

  14. I live for the periods of time when the husband and the son are out together, and I get to be alone at home. I don’t really get to sleep, but how I love that silence. I love them to the moon but a girl needs her alone time. What you wrote really connected with me. πŸ₯°

    1. Indeed Madhu. A girl needs her space. Glad you could identify with my poem.πŸ’š

  15. The last line , relate to that one completely

  16. Bang on & so true. Especially love the solitude part…a wishful thinking indeed for all of us who want it! πŸ˜ƒ

    1. Rightly said, Affinity and Moods. Thanks for reading:)

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