Written for Cinquain Poetry Prompt
where our inspiration is “tired”.
This is my cinquain.
So tired
bone-deep, soul-worn,
the kind sleep cannot cure,
carrying what no one else can
see there.
Day folds,
light growing thin,
the sky itself exhales,
even the sun surrenders to
the dark.
Sit down.
Let the quiet
settle ‘round your shoulders
like a blanket from you mother….
rest now.
Morning.
Something shifted.
The tired has gone somewhere.
You rise, not new, but more yourself
than before.
NAR©2026
This is “I’m So Tired” by The Beatles
Everything on The Elephant’s Trunk was created by me, unless otherwise indicated. Thanks for your consideration. NAR©2017-present.
The Elephant's Trunk 
I know that kinda tired! It is horrible! A very nice poem! 💜💜
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I’ve been there a few times myself. Thank you, CA. 💜
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This was me yesterday- not so much tired but too fragmented to pay attention. Was I ever happy to wake up calm and focused this morning!
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That’s an awful feeling, isn’t it? Sounds like you had a good rest last night 😴
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Brilliant song to go with your brilliant Cinquain 💜
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Thanks, Sis. There really was no other song choice! 💙🎶
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well there is the one I used 😊
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True!
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Renewal comes with a nap, if the night didn’t do full justice. 💤
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Lucky for me, I sleep very well! 😴
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I yawned half way through – not in a bad way of course!
Fab track.
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Hahaha! Thank you, dear Keith. That was actually a very complimentary comment. 😀
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I felt that tiredness at the beginning and the gradual comfort of the blanket and the rest, before waking. Lovely, Nancy.
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As I was writing that verse about the blanket, I was reminded of all the Sundays in church sitting next to my mother and snuggling up against her fur coat. Thanks for your wonderful comments, Esther. 😌
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A blanket from your mother symbolizes pure, unconditional love, care, and protection, because it is. a source of comfort, warmth, and security that feels like a lasting, gentle embrace.
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Exactly right, my friend. Anyone who’s been lucky enough to experience that feeling will remember it always. Thank you, Jim.
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Ah, for a good night’s sleep!
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Thankfully, sis, I have no trouble sleeping! 😴
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At the moment I resemble your ‘tired’ poem and song my friend … this weekend has been mentally exhausting …
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And I hope you are making up for that by getting some good, well deserved sleep! Thank you for another new song by Lankum, my friend. 💙🎶
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My absolute pleasure and I’m going back to sleep now 🥰😴📖
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Very enjoyable, Nancy. Love the music too.
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Thanks so much, Eugi. Who hasn’t at some point felt exactly like the guy in that song? I know I have! 😊
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You’re welcome, Nancy. I have too! 😊
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Cinquainally awesome. I just woke up. read it, decided to stay in bed, relax, read it again. Twice. Thanx.
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Whatever gets you through the night …. or the day! Thank you, Ron. 🥰
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So evocative Nancy
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Thank you, Sadje. Everyone knows what it feels like to be overtired!
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Very true Nancy
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I love this Nance – there’s a soft rhythm of release in this poem. It feels like a long, deep breath in written form – gentle, grounded, and very relatable 💕
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I’m so glad you found this relatable, Ange. It is a very common and often overwhelming feeling, isn’t it? Thanks so much. 😌
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That’s so nice! I enjoyed reading it. When one gets tired, they rest and/or take a nap. The next day, they’ll wake up feeling energized.
I love the last verse! 👍☺️
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I appreciate your lovely comments. Thank you. 😊
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Most welcome ☺️
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