Some monsters I've been able to evict.
A few I've tamed.
The rest I work hard to keep asleep.
Alcoholics Anonymous.
It's like a daily lullabye
for the monsters in my head.
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April 26, 2012
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Ohhh yeaaah...I walk into a meeting and get that ahh-feeling as the Monsters fall into deep slumber. It's all part of that daily repreve from Boss Monster.
Posted by: Luna | April 26, 2012 at 03:53 AM
Good to see you back again!
Posted by: Jessie | April 27, 2012 at 06:37 PM
ahhhhhh is so right
Posted by: robin dielman | April 29, 2012 at 10:37 AM
I thought this was about nightmares at first. Good luck with your battle!
Posted by: Auping Boxspring | October 11, 2012 at 07:33 AM
Tell that to Monsters inc. ;-)
Posted by: Beddenwinkel Enschede | October 12, 2012 at 04:49 AM