Our Sleep is Not as Deep
By William Martin
From The Sage’s Tao te Ching
We are traveling more lightly now
And our sleep is not as deep
As in our youth.
Restless thoughts stir the curtains
By the window of our mind.
It brings a blessed gift
Of extra time set aside for the contemplation
We’ve been desiring.
A time for reading a book of quiet inspiration
Or whispering a phrase of blessing
In rhythm with our blessing
All the sleep we need
Will be given us.
Don’t be bothered by the restlessness.
Your soul is waking up
And naturally disturbs your mind.
Softly fold back the covers
And tiptoe to a quiet place
And sit contentedly
Listening to your soul.
