Twilight

Twilight



                         The gray masked skies darken
                         shadow my path
                         on my long walk home,
                         and everything’s a memory
                         the summer gold
                         gentle warm wind
                         the promise of more.
                         Night falls all around me
                         in silence with no regret
                         the taking of radiance
                         the dead chill that permeates my thoughts
                         to bear another long night
                         and to bear in silent witness
                         life passing all around me
                         while I ease myself into sleep
                         in the light of dreams.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 7/13/2024 2:28:00 PM
A pleasure to read your first poem on the soup.
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Date: 5/13/2024 9:05:00 AM
Mike, and this was written about 13 years ago. Life goes on doesn't it? Your poem above is very thoughtful and creates a strong image in my mind. Thanks!!
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Date: 5/23/2020 11:32:00 PM
This totally resonates with me. Lovely poem, Mike.
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Date: 3/1/2016 3:48:00 PM
Yes, here is that style I love so much. YOur first poem posted here is wonderful. I shall fave you (If I haven't already)
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Date: 5/9/2011 4:19:00 PM
My daughter posted her very first poem on this site today while home with the flu. You quickly responded with encouragement and gave her a poetry pointer. For this I say thanks! Poetry is an art and artists must teach the younger ones. Thank u, compadre. Interesting concept with this poem...you have complete peacefulness as you fall asleep after a long walk in the dark.... :)
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Date: 5/11/2011 12:10:00 PM
Thank you so much for your kind comment. I am always glad to help new poets and to encourage them. I hope that your daughter keeps writing poetry.
Date: 3/24/2011 4:40:00 PM
Congratulations on your Twilight being featured this week, Mike
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Date: 3/24/2011 10:45:00 AM
Mike, a super Congratulations on your well deserved poem being featured this wonderful week... have an awesome day.. always..p.d.
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Date: 3/21/2011 5:13:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week Mike. Love, Carol
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Date: 1/24/2011 3:47:00 AM
I would like to welcome you to PoetrySoup Mike. Please continue to write you will do very well. Wishing you the best in your writing endeavors this year. Love, Carol
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Date: 1/23/2011 7:42:00 AM
Welcome to Poetry Soup.. so enjoyed reading your creative write tonight.. hope your time on Soup will be fun and filled with sharing.. check out our contests too.. good luck with luv..
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Date: 1/22/2011 2:33:00 PM
wow, mike one of the best I've seen today on this list of new poems. A big 7!
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