This was so clearly written. Honest, clean, nerve racking, a bit. To think this was the way it was for you. The oppositional strength so proud, as well as tormenting. Cirrus clouds spread thin. Like them, I loved the frailty and expansiveness. I so appreciated the tidiness and breath in this work, Tonya. Your voice feels perfect here for what is being revealed.
Thank you, Sebastian! The only good thing to do with sleeplessness, or anything equally exasperating, is to make some kind of art out of it. I'm so glad the piece spoke to you.
So beautiful, Tonya! Always a pleasure to take a wander in your beautifully-expressed memories. I related closely to that orange band of light, though that is from my current digs & not my childhood home. You made me grateful to realize that lately I have been drifting off to effortless sleep right after the book I am reading starts jettisoning towards my face. Thanks, honey.
Definitely be grateful for that! I go through periods where sleep is easy, and then periods when it's harder. The challenge is always acceptance. Thanks so much, Ellen.
Yep, that's about right. I haven't ever tried an earworm before, but it isn't a bad idea. I could see Hakuna Matata, in particular, being intrusive enough to push away some serious worrying.
richly composed and evocative.
Thanks so much, Anthony!
Such a great piece - and it resonates...
oh those blissfull, afternoon naps, heavy with the weight of abandon
Yes, exactly! They're the most wonderful thing...
This was so clearly written. Honest, clean, nerve racking, a bit. To think this was the way it was for you. The oppositional strength so proud, as well as tormenting. Cirrus clouds spread thin. Like them, I loved the frailty and expansiveness. I so appreciated the tidiness and breath in this work, Tonya. Your voice feels perfect here for what is being revealed.
I'm so glad the piece spoke to you, Connie. Thanks so much, as always, for your kind and receptive reading.
This was so good. Felt like I was right there. As my grandfather used to say, 'you can sure spin a yarn'. Thanks, Tonya.
Thank you, John! I'm so glad you enjoyed it.
Gorgeous
Thank you for putting it all so beautifully
This often unattractive life.
Thank you, Sebastian! The only good thing to do with sleeplessness, or anything equally exasperating, is to make some kind of art out of it. I'm so glad the piece spoke to you.
So beautiful, Tonya! Always a pleasure to take a wander in your beautifully-expressed memories. I related closely to that orange band of light, though that is from my current digs & not my childhood home. You made me grateful to realize that lately I have been drifting off to effortless sleep right after the book I am reading starts jettisoning towards my face. Thanks, honey.
Definitely be grateful for that! I go through periods where sleep is easy, and then periods when it's harder. The challenge is always acceptance. Thanks so much, Ellen.
Ellen, priceless. "after the book I am reading starts jettisoning towards my face." I always get it in the neck. Tucking the chin assists.
Will try to remember that tuck for future evenings! Xoxo
Beautiful essay, just what I needed to read this morning. Thanks.
I'm happy it spoke to you today! Thanks so much, Brad
i find my ease/unease in getting to sleep directly correlates to what kinds of worries i have that night. the one time i approve of hakuna matata.
Yep, that's about right. I haven't ever tried an earworm before, but it isn't a bad idea. I could see Hakuna Matata, in particular, being intrusive enough to push away some serious worrying.