Sleepless in Cincinnati, Trijan Refrain Options

[heartsong7]

I’m missing dreamy gifts you bring
of lovely tranquil views.
Each night you stay, I wake to sing
a happy tune-- no blues.
Don’t leave me now–- when you take flight,
I toss and turn all through the night.
Don’t leave me now,
don’t leave me now;
oh spare me such an awful plight.

While missing dreamy gifts you bring,
I lie here wide awake,
aware of how I rarely sing
and every day I ache.
Return to me your soothing cloak.
I mumble spells I hope provoke:
Return to me,
return to me,
I need you now, you stubborn bloke!

Still missing dreamy gifts you bring,
I want my life restored.
Oh, how I long to wake and sing
the songs I so adored!
I pray and plead but you won’t come,
as here I lie, awake and numb.
I pray and plead,
I pray and plead;
at last, Sweet Sleep, you're here, ho hum

[AMETHYST]

Thank you Sue for the breakdown of the Params for the Form - I cannot wait to try my hand at it. As for the meaning of your poem, it probably isn't your poem, but rather it's been a while since I've really contemplated or put any thought into poetry. A long while. Perhaps the 'he' is the sandman??? Sleep in itself???

I rather like that each stanza opened a new meaning for me. Such as by 2nd stanza, I could relate to missing someone who had passed on... Either way, the poem works just as is, and even if the intended 'him' isn't fully clear to me, it relates to my soul. So it works!!!

Hugs, Liz ... Off to try my hand at this form ... hope I can make it dance as lovely as you!