I said
All dusky hues
And failing light
“Don’t worry, love”
Was her reply
“I’ll stay with you
This long dark night
“When comes the morn’
You’ll see sun rise
As you look
Into my eyes
“Don’t worry, love”
Was her reply
“I’ll stay with you
This long dark night
“When comes the morn’
You’ll see sun rise
As you look
Into my eyes
Clouds and Islands darken
Hinting at the night to come
And the sleep
The long overdue sleep
Darkness welcomes
Turned to it
Faced head on
Arms out wide
As if wings
Unfettered by Earth
And I
I have run out of
Unsubtle intertwining alliterations
So I kick back
And enjoy this glorious moment
Exquisite beauty
But I prefer the mystery
In repose
I reflect
On the day that has been
On the day to come
Until
Like the birds
I respect the silence
Let my mind go still
I am reminded
Of the day’s catches and false-starts
The day which would have never left my bed
But for a promise to a friend