Angel of the Night

black sky chill runs to the bone
as I shudder from the pain
fitful sleep in bed alone
a face without a name

a vision soft in morning's light
the memory soon forsaken
the one I want to hold so tight
is gone when I awaken.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Ajagu Avatar
December 20, 2012 at 9:55 AM
Beautifully put and its short, precise and well arranged. Thanks for sharing such sweet thoughts keep them coming.
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