Across a Field

Across a field,
the tips of tall grass tremble
in the moonlight. There are
silent wings gliding the dark,
soft callings way off in the distance
and occasionally, glowing eyes
seen high in the trees. 

Secrets are kept here
sealed from sight, mysteries, 
a cache of wonders
hidden under a thick silence
fencing off the borderlands between
dream and the oblivion
of sleep.

Here too are desires
still unshaped in their nurseries,
soul shadows rummaging through
old remains, fears, childhood,
the unanswered pleas echoing up
from somewhere, looking
for an opening to get
inside your head.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Lane Avatar
November 3, 2023 at 8:31 AM
I'd want to keep those borderlands fenced off and a net placed over it to keep those glowing eyes from getting to me. Pulling the covers over my head wouldn't suffice. Paul, this is scary good.
Willason Avatar
November 4, 2023 at 4:47 AM
Good advice Lin...akways a challenge in securing the borders to the subconscious...seems to sneak through somewhere. Although I don't mind if it finds its way into a poem. Many thanks for giving it your time Lin.
Lawless Avatar
November 3, 2023 at 7:08 AM
that ever tempting door between dreams and nightmares....Excellent write, as usual, Paul.
Willason Avatar
November 4, 2023 at 4:39 AM
Paper thin it is....pointless in trying to lock it. Thanks John for giving this poem your time...always valued.
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