Pantoum for a Sleepless Night

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Pantoum for a Sleepless Night

All the words have fled
From the caverns of my mind
Everything is silent now
I’ve left all thought behind

From the caverns of my mind
A mist begins to flow
I’ve left all thought behind
My baggage still in tow

A mist begins to flow
The wisps to coalesce
My baggage still in tow
I struggle to confess

The wisps to coalesce
Everything is silent now
I struggle to confess
All the words have fled

4 thoughts on "Pantoum for a Sleepless Night"

K. Nicole Wilson says:

June 11, 2024 at 4:50 am

good poem. good rhythm. pantoums are fun even when lacking Z’s. 😊

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Linda Bryant says:

June 11, 2024 at 6:11 am

Hypnotic poem. I have read them.for years but have never attempted one — until now. You’ve inspired me to try.

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Coleman Davis says:

June 11, 2024 at 6:53 am

Elegant placements !
Pro crafting.

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Dennis Preston says:

June 11, 2024 at 8:34 am

I find a pantoum so difficult to write. You did a beautiful job.

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