3am

Dear BV,

I NEVER would’ve imagined hot flashes as poetically described as I’ve just read! You’ve given this a gentle, soft and bedtime coaxing that is graceful and hypnotic. Now, let me paint you a picture of what my hot flashes at 3 am look like.
Jarred awake soaked in flop sweat.
Not again, you enormous mother f*c…
Stomping! Pounding! Slamming!
New sheets smelling of week long stay in the linen closet.
New pj’s that smell like wood drawers
A pile of sheets on the laundry room floor. A lot more cussing and a huge F you to this unwelcome change!
😏
Clearly I like  your version way better. 😉
Bowing down in great admiration.
H🌷

Your version is definitely closer to what the reality of it all is. I was definitely taking poetic license to create a feeling of being welcomed back to sleep which is normally difficult for me to come by. I'm usually in such a fog when nighttime hot flashes happen that it's almost like I'm on autopilot getting myself all cleaned up and situated.

It is infuriating and totally unfair. I have dreams of calling every one of my male friends around the same age, jarring them awake with shrieks telling them their cars are being broken into or something similar. It's cruel but it's still only a portion of the physical reactions that we women go through.... Uggh!... I'm evil, I know!! 😈
lol...It's only a dark fantasy!! heh heh..

Thank you for getting where my mind needed to take this piece and appreciating the idea of a lulling and quick recovery.

I too, wish those night episodes went as poetically.


Lovely to see you 🦋
🌹 💙 💙
xo

i loved you your version
hug

Thanks for saying so.

Much obliged
-B

Only you my friend could make a sleepless night read so well. Thx for letting us into your secret nightworld. Any word you touch becomes eloquent.

I appreciate you, Debbie! Love that you came along with me on my self admitted battle with aging.

It makes me feel incredible that you enjoyed reading and found what you did, within.

You're lovely.
🌹 💙
B

I'm battling aging myself, lol. To hear you own up to it was so graceful.

Rest well I hope beautiful
Love and light
Ron x

Awww... Thank you for your sweet dream sentiments, my dear.

I too, hope the same.
🌹 💙
xo

I'm bound to get good sleep when floating along the nightscape of your dreamy rhythmical poetry...  
 
Thank you for taking time to visit and for sharing your creative writing, MB  
 
It's very much welcomed and truly above and beyond  
 
🌹-🖤

I immediately thought of waking up at 4am today, drenched with sweat and incomprehensibly thirsty.  You have such an incredible way with words, Blue.  It’s always such a pleasure to see your new work in my updates.  Beautifully done! 💖

Oh, groan! I very much empathize, Luna! That's the worst way to wake up, too, isn't it! ... Uggh! I full on think exercise and diet play a huge roll. Plus, I've been using this portable sauna almost daily. I bought it off of Amazon and I swear it's helped with a ton of my menopausal side effects. It was my 50th birthday present to myself, one I am so glad that I took the plunge to purchase. It's cute, like a one person collapsible tent that's attached to an awesome and powerful stream generator. It's as good as going to the sauna itself, maybe better, because it's yours and yours only! I think eating more turmeric helps too... but that might just possibly be me! Haha..  

Thanks so much for your lovely kind words of appreciation. It's truly meaningful to me, dear lady.

I've been reading your NaPo and just loving it, keep at it!!

Much love and solidarity ;)
🌹💙 - B

disgusting aren't they the night sweats?/?

Totally gross.
The ravages of time aren't for the meek, that's for certain!

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Brenda... Love seeing you, dear lady ✨
🌹B

Why not sleep naked?  Seriously? You can always have a robe handy for when getting up.  Too many layers blocks heat.  And do you have a fan on you nearby?  It helps!   Plus the "white noise" of the fan is an added bonus.
I'm sure you have a mattress liner or something as an added precaution.  

I may not be a woman suffering your situation. But I'm a friend who has empathy for ya!  

Keep a glass of water by the bed, too. Actually drink some before laying down.  Fluid loss is bad.  It's better to be woken up cause you have to pee than being woke up from cramping because you're dehydrated at night. It's better to be inconvenienced than in pain!  

Here's to a nice cozy sleep!  

Well, when you're experiencing insane hot flashes, being naked almost makes it worse. Cotton... it's breathable!
I have several fans, ceiling, floor and desk... lol. Of course the bed is protected and made of material (as are my pillows) that's supposed to be cooling... I have tervis tumblers always full of ice water on the ready and I drink at least 64oz's of water a day... Trust me, I know hydration is the key!! There's nothing I haven't tried to lessen my body's aging 'antics' so to speak...

Thank you for sharing your ideas and your empathy. It's truly appreciated. My issues are apparently and unfortunately much more brutal than just your average  lady's.... Of course, right?!?

Yes, here's to getting those Zzz's!
🌹💙

It'll be a long time before I'm typing from a nursing home!!... lol.

Yeah, aging gracefully is mostly a myth. I do like the wisdom of hindsight though...  

Thanks for taking the time, Tim
It's much appreciated
🌹 💙

You enjoy yourself with your lover.  Keep on writing you strong beautiful smart sexy woman.

Thanks for those sentiments, Francisco. If and when I find one, I certainly will!

lol.

Appreciate you

-anticipation favors the deprived-

I often have coffee at 3.

Salon.....?

heh heh heh...-giggles 🤭
I was meaning SLEEP deprived..

You have a cuppa @ 3am?

*noted

🌹💙

I love the intimate focus upon environment and details in this writing, giving us a glimpse not only into a focused moment of your life, but the way you experience your life, grants it subtle, soulful presence.

Thanks, Daniel
I appreciate you stopping by to read... your thoughts are always meaningful and truly welcomed.


Hope you are doing well
🌹 💙
B

I'm doing well honey thank you. 💖🙏

Dearest Lady Blue
I know this piece is meant to illustrate the horrors of aging but, frankly, it's a quite sensual piece. Appeals to so many senses. I love the metaphors...the Mars one is genius. You inspire me, young lady🥰 Bravissima🌹

And you definitely continue to inspire me, as well!

Your comments made my night! You're truly incorrigible... and I love that to pieces.

Muah - 💋💋💋
Thank you, my majestic bear!
🌹 💙 💙

I love the sensuality of this. Sounds scents textures all familiar and reassuring.
Sometimes the best sleep is after the 3 am chores…if it comes.
Lovely poem.
❣️❣️❣️🙏

Insomnia was never more sensual than in your brilliantly rendered might of womanly evocation. As I read this I imagined your voice giving audio to your words. And the lusciousness of that voice I have come to know gave me the most delicious thrill. Visualizing your shower and the scintillating sensation of putting on your PJs led me down a very beautiful country lane in the springtime of my youth. And for that, I am forever grateful to you my darling.

XoXoXo
John

You're a gem, John.


It's not often that the ails if aging can be complimented with such a hearty welcome and viscerally intense response. I am delighted I could convey myself well enough... and that you felt what you have.

Thank you for sharing your generous nature and insightful comments, my lovely.

It means a lot to me.
🌹-Susan

👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 so true 👍 queen 👸 appreciate your amazing 👏 poetic 👌!!! Musing peace ✌ and blessings 🙏 always 💖

Hi there, Rich
It's a pleasure to have you stop by, thank you for your thoughtful comments. Glad you enjoyed reading and found something that interested you here.

Lovely meeting you,
🌹B

Your very welcome 🙏 peace ✌ and blessings 🙏 always 💖

I say screw aging gracefully. I'm going out like a super nova in some B grade sci-fi movie.
Well done.

hugs,
buddhakitty.

bahahahaha!! .. That's totally how I feel @ those sweat 😰 covered 3am moments, especially ... Just like,
🖕🏻🖕🏻🖕🏻🖕🏻 to all and everything!!

Gotta love that spunk and the 'they can go eff themselves' - kinda spirit.

I've hard earned every single molten sweat droplet!

Thanks for the solidarity, my dear.
🌹 💙 💙 - 🔥 ❤️‍🔥💥💥

Ah what the joy of waking up at this hour must be a thing with us GenXers. At times o consider going to the gym but my body and willl fight back saying no way.

I couldn’t help but notice the underlying sensuality and anticipation of a good night’s sleep.

It's hell getting older... it's definitely a surprise sometimes..that I'm already at this stage in my life!! It's flown by, it seems.

Thanks for the solidarity and the visit, W.
Glad you caught the little bit of sensuality I threw in... ;)

Hope you are doing well -
-B