When Time Refuses to Progress
Putting children to sleep isn't for lightweights
seconds drift to days
mountains build, crumble, now dust
please; please; go to sleep
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About the Creator
Judey Kalchik
It's my time to find and use my voice.
Poetry, short stories, memories, and a lot of things I think and wish I'd known a long time ago.
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Comments (13)
Oh my gosh! Been there! Thank you for such an expressive haiku.
Awesome!
Beautiful!!!
I feel that pain. Like nails down a chalk board!
Love it. I think I have said that last line a few times.
This...is so relatable! So beautifully put together and expressed Judey, well done!
Yes!!! Oh, I felt every word in that one. Brilliant!
Looks like I have something to look forward to with my own kids 😅
Outstanding and do I ever know what you're talking about.
Love the last line❤️ Well done Judey
nicely done. that last line is perfect.
yup - lived it! nicely captured!
I know the feeling , nice job 👌