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Born In the Twilight

I was born in the time when dark met light I was born in the time when day met night I was born in the twilight Swaths of murky light swaddled me in the arms of my loving mother, silhouetted by the moon faintly shining at the onset of night Thus I was born in the twilight It was the end of the day, it was the beginning of the night I breathed in the seeping darkness, I gazed at the last flickering light And I cried in the twilight A booming voice stilled my tears, a tender hand gently brushed away my fears I saw two pairs of eyes smiling kindly, I entered this world with the day and night embracing me Then I slept in the twilight I dreamed infant dreams, laying next to the belly of my womb I cooed to the familiar heartbeat, and felt the skin of protection touching my feet My first smile was nestled in the twilight I awoke in the middle of the dark night, but hands of affection calmed my fright I fell asleep again to a maternal lullaby, and I awoke once more to the dawning light I am among the generation of children born in the twilight

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Eileen Manassian

Date: 3/18/2017 10:06:00 PM

A comforting piece....love how the twilight theme repeats. Beautiful in every way

Freddie Robinson Jr.
Date: 3/19/2017 8:01:00 AM

Ty, Eileen. Your gracious comments are always uplifting to me. Love and hand full of smiles to you.

Joseph May

Date: 3/18/2017 7:36:00 PM

Nicely penned ..did you write this poem at twilight?...

Freddie Robinson Jr.
Date: 3/19/2017 8:00:00 AM

Ty, Joseph. No, I did not write it at twilight. I wrote it awaking from a deep snooze late at night. Like 2am in the morn. Lol! Thanks for the inquisitive questions. My muse normally comes upon me after a relaxing sleep. Love you, brother.

Cheryl Hoffman

Date: 3/18/2017 4:56:00 PM

A generation of children born in the twilight; awesome write Freddie! Does this poem also mean you were born on this day? If so Happy Birthday!!~ Enjoyed~P & L~Che :)

Freddie Robinson Jr.
Date: 3/19/2017 7:56:00 AM

Ty, Cheryl. Nah, my Bday is in April. Just was inspired to write a spiritual themed poem. Remember it is written of a certain day in which it is neither day nor night. That day is called the day of the Lord's judgment. Just reprised it a bit, to imply that a saint was born into this New World that God will give His people. Glad you liked it. Love and hugs, dear.