Come Share My Night

Come share my night for it is you
that ignites my soul, let not a ray
of Sun impede the covered windows
there

For it is the darkness I have learned
to love, only the stars and the Moon
may enter here

Leaving the many shadowed silhouettes
dancing on the walls like so many embers
flying upward as if they were fingers grasping
ever higher with there own hidden purpose

Everything seems perfect now somehow
the imperfections of the day are lost
in the deep dark coolness of the night 

Crying can be heard but not seen
Portraits are there but only traces
may be noticed

Even the crystal prisms colorless
by day take on an array of amber
hues as the evening breeze brushes
against them

The fireplace mirrored in the crystals
explode with vibrant color that reaches
out from the darkness with welcomed
emotion

Here in this darkened velvet place
I am young again, there is no sadness
written on my face

What was is now gone and I become
a part of the ritual of the night bathed
only in star light
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Johnson Avatar
January 26, 2012 at 5:17 PM
yes well done Sharon, bathed only in starlight...:)
Ross Jr. Avatar
January 26, 2012 at 3:24 PM
Excellent poem Sharon, colorful and filled with emotion.....wonderful luck in the contest....with love...old Jack
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August 4, 2011 at 8:12 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through round one in the PoetrySoup International Poetry contest. I wish you the best in the final round Sharon. Love, Carol
Brown Avatar
August 1, 2011 at 9:43 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week on PoetrySoup Sharon. Love, Carol
Sweetheart Avatar
July 31, 2011 at 6:33 PM
Congrats Sharon my friend on your featured poem this week on PS .. miss my friend..hope u are doing well .. a wonderful piece to share with luv.. keep in touch please...luv..
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January 18, 2011 at 5:42 PM
Wow!!! So many layers yet so seamlessly sewn. I am glad I read your poem today. I hope to write like this someday.
Fraser Avatar
December 3, 2010 at 11:32 AM
One of the best poems I have read on the Soup for quite a while Sharon. You've raised the bar ever so much with this GEM....:)
Kendrick Avatar
December 3, 2010 at 4:08 AM
Very expressive and descriptive work..The second stanza seems to set the tone..Thanks for stopping by my work and commenting..Sara
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December 2, 2010 at 11:39 PM
Perfect piece for a perfect night. Keep writing my dear... I love your poetry. you depict vividly what you intend to relay to your audience... More grease to your elbow
M V Avatar
December 2, 2010 at 9:29 AM
Yes,Ishared it ,Sharon.It is very powerful and expressive.
M V Avatar
December 2, 2010 at 9:27 AM
Yes,Ishared it ,Sharon.It is very powerful and expressive.
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December 1, 2010 at 5:35 PM
love this excellet profound poem, Sharon Harry
Kendrick Avatar
December 1, 2010 at 5:31 PM
Very descriptive and expressive work..I am glad that I chose this one to read this eve..Welcome as a premiun member...Sara
Locksley Avatar
December 1, 2010 at 4:27 PM
This is beautiful!
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December 1, 2010 at 2:03 PM
Sharon this by far one of the best I have read in a long time...wow im speechless love Michael
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December 1, 2010 at 1:32 PM
Thanks for your comment, Sharon. I'm sorry you've experienced this loss too. But as for the lighting, stepping back a few more inches from the mirror each year helps too! LOL
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December 1, 2010 at 12:18 PM
"Crying can be heard but not seen," such a powerful statement about people who choose to live in the shadows of darkness. Truly a moving poem. If you don't mind a bit of humor, I look younger too when I change the lightbulbs and replace them with lower wattage. Love and blessings, Carolyn
Vittozzi Avatar
December 1, 2010 at 11:53 AM
Good poem. Check out mine if you get the chance.
Mehta Avatar
December 1, 2010 at 8:00 AM
I enjoyed the last two triplets the most, Sharon
Brown Avatar
December 1, 2010 at 6:49 AM
We are having our first laying snowfall this morning in Springfield,Ohio. December 1,2010 what a way to enter this month. It is absolutely beautiful and finds me in good spirits. I have enjoyed reading your poetry this morning Shar as usual. Looking forward to reading more. Have a wonderful day. Love, Carol
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December 1, 2010 at 6:12 AM
Wow Sharon, I really enjoyed this from start to finish.. I love the lines "I am young again, there is no sadness written on my face" beautiful.. Enjoy your day, love Wilma
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December 1, 2010 at 5:54 AM
Welcome to Premium Membership Sharon..so good to have u on board ... and enjoying extra features luv..
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November 30, 2010 at 7:57 PM
Hello, Sharon i love the entrance of the passion here. The trace of the dance is awesome.. Brilliant and full of glow,..p.d.
Sweetheart Avatar
November 30, 2010 at 7:55 PM
thankxxx Sharon ...we certainly appreciate your prayers and lovely comments on my poetry tonight which my hubby has inspired the words.. appreciate with luv..
Sweetheart Avatar
November 30, 2010 at 4:57 PM
An intense and lovely write Sharon .. very intimate and intricate are your lines .. very emotional and passionate as well.. luv this free verse from your creative pen tonight my friend with luv..
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