The Poet Is Sleeping
written by: Barbara Deraoui
@brmaxwell
The inspiration is gone
Flew like a flash somewhere
The muse has left
The poet is sleeping
Darkness has replaced light
Heaviness is in the spirit
As I struggle with my thoughts
As I struggle with my feelings
I am stopped cold
I feel lost
The poet is sleeping
The muse has left
No more sounds of sweet music
No more inspirational thoughts
No more magical dreams
I lost my purpose
The poet is sleeping
I am searching for the light
I am searching for my friend
Inspiration
I hope to find it soon
I miss it
Barbara Deraoui
Barbara Deraoui (Maxwell) is a former career librarian and executive. She worked in some of the top libraries and media for over twenty-eight years. She also previously worked in the tech and science tech sectors and also managed a former NFL player. She has been writing poetry for most of her life. Her first book: Butterflies and fanciful thoughts was published 10 years ago. She is currently working on a memoir of a special time in her life. She currently lives with her husband in Marrakech along with their cat, Max.
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