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I plead for sleep

Alone

By Pauline FountainPublished 2 years ago • Updated 2 years ago • 1 min read
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Despair grips: help me!

Alone on my balcony.

Dawn! Fear extinguished!

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My second entry into the:

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You may like to read my first entry for the ‘Sky-ku’ challenge:

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You may like to read my fourth entry into the ‘Sky-ku’ challenge:

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You may like to read my fifth entry into the ‘Sky-ku’ challenge:

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You may like to read my sixth entry into the ‘Sky-ku challenge’

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Pauline Fountain

Writing and photography provide a creative outlet to reflect with meaning on my life.

My mental health? Bipolar 1 (Rapid Cycling), Complex PTSD and Functional Neurological Disorder.

My son’s gentle wisdom furnishes me with the gift of hope.

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