John Oldham Poet Quatorzain

Before The Day Turned Into Night

Before the day turned into night
The shadows danced and stalked the light
The moon withheld, stayed out of sight
Then took its lone, nocturnal flight

Beyond horizons studded stars
Came into view above, afar –
They slowly crept from reaches far –
I thought to meet them where they are,

But they are of the night, not day
And are remote and far away
And like so many things today
They dwell in darkness, where they stay,

Elusive in their cosmic light
As day turns slowly into night –

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Christina Bowring March 21, 2024 at 12:53 AM This is a really beautiful poem John. It’s so captivating from start to finish. ‘ The shadows danced and stalked the light’ they dwell in darkness, where they stay’. So expressive. Your artistic words draw the reader in as the day finally takes her leave. You capture so much with your exquisite words. What an amazing, skilled poet you are. Loved reading this. Thank you. John Oldham March 23, 2024 at 5:47 AM Many thanks, Christina! I was hoping my spin on this topic would resonate. Best -

Paige Hind March 20, 2024 at 6:48 PM Wow, a fav for me! Actually I love most of your work. John Oldham March 23, 2024 at 5:45 AM Thanks for being a fan, Paige! Appreciate you :)