John Lawless Poet Verse

A Reverie of Darkness

For darkness does not flee before the light
It soothes the ruffled edges of dusks need
Opens slowly the buds of sleeping stars

Oh, darkness you have shielded me in dreams
Allowed a hardened soul a softened sight
A glimpse within the shadows of day’s light

I’ve rested in the stillness of your soul
Saw more clearly then the essence of the whole
The Zen of hunting fox, of fearful vole

For dusk is but your lover’s call to me
To slip from daylights chaos and be still
For dawn will soon dispel our reverie

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Gershon Wolf November 1, 2023 at 6:30 PM This is just too good, John. It actually resembles poetry. In fact, it actually is. Ought to be a FAVE for everyone. It is for me. Thanks, gw

Hilda Greenhough October 30, 2023 at 10:07 AM A sweet ode to the darkness of night. If only we had eyes like an owl.

Paul Willason October 30, 2023 at 4:54 AM Your full talent and skill on display here John...a stunning poem that has captured me. Still sipping on each line...