It’s Tuesday, and that means Colleen’s Tanka Challenge! Of course, just providing a couple of words would be far too simple, so we have two words, yes, but we can’t use them! Only synonyms allowed!
Except it’s the first Tuesday of the month which means
Poet’s Choice of Words – Shattered & Rejuvenating
This one is dedicated to me this week… so tired after looking after an ill child, multiple training courses, noisy animals, and a lot of broken sleep…

Tired
Can't wait
To lie down
And close my eyes
Head hitting pillow
Drifting into slumber
Hoping for a solid sleep
With no nasty interruptions
No cat mewling at me for his food
No children with raging temperatures
No husband needing my attention
Just me, snuggled up in my bed
Oblivious to the world
Refreshing my body
My mind and my soul
Ready to face
Anything
The world
Throws.
Ritu 2019

Jul 08, 2019 @ 19:45:37
I know that feeling! Hope you get some rest…(K)
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Jul 08, 2019 @ 19:48:56
Last week was crazy… Hope to factor in rest this week! Thank you
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Jul 04, 2019 @ 22:03:17
Sounds a little bit like a prayer, Sis! Well done, you will beat it. Michael
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Jul 04, 2019 @ 22:23:11
I’m getting there Bro!
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Jul 03, 2019 @ 20:38:10
Sounds cozy!
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Jul 03, 2019 @ 20:39:00
Hope it helps my tiredness!
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Jul 03, 2019 @ 20:19:01
I am glad those times are pretty much over… lol! Just me and my personal sleeping problems… haha!
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Jul 03, 2019 @ 20:19:43
I thought they were too sis… 😴😴😴
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Jul 04, 2019 @ 20:01:08
Only a few more years to go… time is working for you. But then again, enjoy those times because they hold so many other beautiful things too and time passes so fast … and they are standing completely on their own feet.
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Jul 04, 2019 @ 21:41:55
Oh I know sis… we shouldn’t wish our lives away!
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Jul 05, 2019 @ 19:44:29
It is not easy to accept when you are in the middle but yes, you are are so right!
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Jul 03, 2019 @ 18:25:37
Oh, boy… do I remember those days! This was so beautifully written, Sis. I felt your need and want all the way to Arizona. I hope it gets better. ❤
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Jul 03, 2019 @ 19:18:18
Thank you sis… I am beyond exhausted at the moment… It’s only halfway through the week, but it’s been a tough one already… I am ready for bed nos and it’s only 7.20pm!
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Jul 03, 2019 @ 19:23:36
That is so hard. I wish I was closer so I could help you out. ❤ Carve out some sleep time this weekend. You so need it. ❤
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Jul 03, 2019 @ 20:00:16
I’ll be trying for another early night sis. Thank you ❤
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Jul 03, 2019 @ 14:47:14
May your dream come true
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Jul 03, 2019 @ 16:14:10
Thanks sis… Still working on it!
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Jul 03, 2019 @ 13:37:55
Well deserved rest!
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Jul 03, 2019 @ 15:52:11
Still need more Jennie!!!
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Jul 03, 2019 @ 17:09:47
Sigh!
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Jul 03, 2019 @ 08:07:34
I think every woman would love that kind of sleep, right? I know I would! 🙂
There are days when I crave it 🙂
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Jul 03, 2019 @ 08:54:53
Yup!!!
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Jul 03, 2019 @ 05:57:52
A terrific poem, Ritu. I certainly know this feeling.
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Jul 03, 2019 @ 07:16:05
Thanks Robbie. I’m so tired at the moment!
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Jul 03, 2019 @ 00:36:56
Hope you can get some rejuvenating sleep Sister 😴
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Jul 03, 2019 @ 07:13:51
Alas, my alarm sounded way too soon this morning Brother, and I’m on a training course in London all day… 😴😴😴
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Jul 03, 2019 @ 11:23:15
Oh wow…stay strong and awake Sister 🙏🏽💜😴
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Jul 02, 2019 @ 21:51:24
It’s a hard life Sis but if anyone can beat it Sis , you can 🤭🤭🤭💜💜💜💜
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Jul 02, 2019 @ 21:53:46
Oh lordy, sis, I hope so!!! 😪 😴
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Jul 02, 2019 @ 22:16:44
Lol 💜💜💜
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