NaBloPoMo 2021
I’ve had a long day, now what do I do?
I am exhausted, with a short fuse too
I think I have no brain power left to spend
I am sure I have no energy left to expend
On any activity remotely classified as productive
The idea of snoozing on my couch is seductive..
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Maybe in another era that’s what I would have done
If I were exhausted, to my bed I would have returned
But with gadgets around, I don’t do that now
Relaxation means aimlessly surfing somehow
The world wide web, accessible even in bed
The stimulation is addictive, therefore instead
Of taking a short nap which infinitely more refreshing would be
I surf the internet on my phone mindlessly
I search for funny videos, gorgeous sights, fashion and more
I am still tired but more stimulated than before
I don’t know what direction my stress levels have taken
By stimulating my mind and eyes, precious sleep I’ve forsaken
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Cognitively I know this is the wrong thing to do
Yet I repeat this folly everyday, it’s true
Unable to fall asleep despite being tired
I stay sleep-deprived, my poor brain constantly wired…
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Enough said, now to my bed I shall retreat
Leave my phone elsewhere, prop up my tired feet
Close my eyes and not let in blue light
I’ll let my senses be taken over by the night..
Passion...unbridled 