As Darkness Descends

As darkness descends and the sun bows her glow
Starlings flock in multitude search
To perch and roost as their day is done

Sporadic lights appear all around
As if humans have come to life
Their shadows glance past translucent spaces

Sky diamonds appear through the blackening expanse
As solid surfaces glisten, created by solid deposition 
of water vapour from saturated air

The roaring of modern man quietens
As if by magic a sereneness blankets my space
Distant noises allow me to know life is forever there

As i lie absorbing the sounds of silence
My heavy eyes concede to the gravity of tiredness
As i drift into a world of endless open doors
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dietrich Avatar
March 8, 2010 at 10:31 PM
that last line is quite awesome, leading into the image of dreamland. Big congrats, James! LUv, Andrea
Brown Avatar
March 8, 2010 at 9:32 AM
Congratulations on your win in Laura's Beyond Nightfall! contest James. Love, Carol
Richards Avatar
March 8, 2010 at 7:57 AM
This one makes me drowsy for a lovely night's sleep.....perhaps I will go back to bed!! :) Well done, James!! ~ Love, Carrie
Villarosa Avatar
March 8, 2010 at 3:27 AM
Oh what a life living in the world of endless open doors, thanks for the great Creator of this wonderful earth. Full of poetic insight. Congratulations on your win, James. (^_^) Noel.
Johnson Avatar
March 7, 2010 at 9:44 PM
Very nice James. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
Sweetheart Avatar
March 7, 2010 at 9:12 PM
Congrats James on your HM in Laura's contest .. a wonderful write and win for u to so enjoy...luv.. "Sweetheart"
Gorelick Avatar
March 7, 2010 at 7:50 PM
Didnt I tell you this was good? Congrats to you my friend. BG
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March 7, 2010 at 7:16 PM
Congratulations James, for your Honorable Mention in the Poetry Soup member contest: Beyond Nightfall! I can see why you did so well! Nice work! I have seen so much growth in your work over the last months (and in mine). This place improves poets. Smiles, Dane Ann
Dillard Avatar
February 28, 2010 at 11:11 AM
This one moves me! RAY
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
February 28, 2010 at 9:47 AM
Beautifully flowing words creating mental images that please. Very nice, James. Smiles, Dane Ann
Docherty Avatar
February 28, 2010 at 6:09 AM
I can once more picture this perfectly, as the day closes and the humdrum of the city quietens.... Quality write, well done! Kindest thoughts, Anna-Marie.
Kendrick Avatar
February 28, 2010 at 5:38 AM
Beautifully written lines. Third stanza first line and last stanza first line is especially interesting. Keep the creative pen flowing. Sara
Gorelick Avatar
February 27, 2010 at 2:02 PM
James, I think this is one of your best..the last line is just beautiful..BG
Sweetheart Avatar
February 27, 2010 at 1:02 PM
A definite winner if for Laura's contest.. a great vision James to ponder and enjoy.. good luck ..and a big thankxxx for the many comments u have given my poetry today... I so appreciate and welcome and enjoy your little quips ... make me smile.. luv.. "Sweetheart"
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February 27, 2010 at 12:46 PM
How great it would be to find serenity, James! If only we could find a way to make "The roaring of modern man" cease! Great entry for the contest. Wishing you much luck, Highlander. Love, Carolyn
Haick Avatar
February 27, 2010 at 12:39 PM
Perfect for the Laura's "Nightfall Contest, James!!! I trust this is an entry? Excellent...a definite winner to me! Good luck, Highlander! And many thanks for all your kind, encouraging comments on my poems. Peace, Audrey
Omaidin Avatar
February 27, 2010 at 12:32 PM
Beautifully written piece, first stanza is particularly creative and colourful. Déirdre Ó Maidín
Pickett Avatar
February 27, 2010 at 11:34 AM
Well written with great word-play.... Excellent my friend......:JP]
Segal Avatar
February 27, 2010 at 11:23 AM
Endless open doors, love It!!! enjoyed by your friend Simone
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