Saturday, November 07, 2009

escaped

Ramapo Reservation, NJ

Last night while lying in bed all sorts of incredible thoughts came to my mind
Beautiful words, one right after the other
I begged my mind to remember them
Hoping that when I woke up in the morning they would be there
Waiting patiently for me to write them down
It seems that words, thoughts, and ideas are not as patient as I had hoped
They escaped into the night
Running off leaving me to wonder if they will ever return again

3 comments:

beth said...

they'll return....when you least expect them and they will feel as familiar as an old friend, yet as fresh as towels straight from the dryer and you will want to grab them and wrap yourself in them.....

patty said...

Jennifer, I have been there many times, although I have to admit it's usually some seemingly important task that I have to do that pops into my head. Anyway, I have learned that a little pad on my nightstand does the trick!

Kolleen said...

i second that Patty! keep something close by your bed...i find i often get some of my best ideas in the middle of the night...in some type of dream.
the words in this post are lovely all on their own...you simply have a way with them!!
love you!!
xoxo