April Evening

Wondrous day don't slip away
Till the blackbird ends her song
Do not slip away just yet
For tomorrow you'll be gone.

Hazy day don't slip away
Until all the lambs are found
The wee ones might be bleating
Way back on hilly ground.

Magic day don't slip away
Till the ship comes home to dock
For those who wait, the hours are long
Life circles round that clock.

Lazy day don't slip away
With the rush of the ebbing tide
Let evening cast her shadows
And her stillness still abide.

Holy day don't slip away
Till vespers have been sung
And all the monks have chanted
And all the chimes are rung.

Holiday don't slip away
Till the baby's cradle stills
Till all the wrongs in life are right
And we forgive each others' ills.

April day don't slip away
While the heavy hearted weep
Let night wrap round their sorry hearts
And place them in safe keep.

Phantom day your evening sky
Awesome, burnt orange, still
Paves way for night to lead the stars
And steals away at will.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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September 3, 2009 at 12:17 PM
Good use of rhyme and personification for a creative view. I like the way you weave the images in. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us and for your kind words on my poem. Have a good day! Karen
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September 1, 2009 at 8:06 AM
Everyday brings something beautiful! well penned....
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May 14, 2009 at 7:26 AM
very good poem... thanks for your comment. as far as i know i have no connections to irish. But it is lovely to meet you.
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April 7, 2009 at 9:36 PM
Deirdre, the honey of your poem went into my heart. I love it. Keep on sharing. Ernilando
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March 31, 2009 at 1:29 PM
this poem sings with sweetness! nice, Jim
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March 31, 2009 at 1:23 PM
A beautiful evening it is, nice write...Raul
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