A Liquid Pool of Night

I carried a liquid pool of night
in my pocket
In a glass tied with black ribbon
There it lay, snug and tight

The day was overly long
The night was due
I reached inside my pocket
Took out the glass tied with black ribbon
Poured out some liquid night
and watched the suns' changing hue

Tied with a ribbon, velvet and dark
Strewn with stars
I carried a pool of liquid night
In my pocket
There it lay
Snug and tight
Awaiting for tomorrows' night
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Brown Avatar
June 7, 2012 at 10:30 AM
When I click on one of your poems I know it will be truly exceptional Matthew. Thank you for sharing your words with us. I hope all is well with you and yours. I will stop back again soon. Love, Carol
Kendrick Avatar
February 2, 2010 at 4:19 PM
Great metaphoric language used in this one. Keep the creative pen flowing. Sara
Mcgovern Avatar
February 2, 2010 at 4:14 PM
Enchanting. Captured my soul and left me wanting more. If as I am there waiting, in anticipation, for the liquid to be poured. Mac
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