Dark Clouds

Dark clouds gather  pain 
 On  nights without slumber
 Hoping to find sleep 
  She closes her eyes to dream
  While lullabies in the distance gleam
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Callus Avatar
October 4, 2017 at 2:21 PM
I like the contrast between the first and second part of the poem, Joseph; the end line wraps it up nicely. Regards // paul
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October 4, 2017 at 2:34 PM
Thank you Paul
Dietrich Avatar
October 1, 2017 at 8:20 PM
I really like this short poem which somehow got past me!! Was it for someone's contest?
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October 4, 2017 at 2:34 PM
Thank you Andrea
Daniel Avatar
September 24, 2017 at 12:01 PM
Wow, Joseph! Succinct and sweet:)
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October 4, 2017 at 2:34 PM
Thank you Jo
Ashley Avatar
September 24, 2017 at 9:07 AM
A beautiful write Joseph with a fabulous last line!
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October 4, 2017 at 2:33 PM
Thank you Susan
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September 23, 2017 at 3:03 PM
Lovely!
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September 23, 2017 at 4:32 PM
Thank you Vijay
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September 23, 2017 at 2:56 PM
- Beautiful, Joseph - Best wishes for a wonderful weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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September 23, 2017 at 4:31 PM
Thank you Anne
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September 23, 2017 at 1:20 PM
Very beautiful Joseph! I loved that last line.
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September 23, 2017 at 4:31 PM
Thank you Arthur
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September 23, 2017 at 11:49 AM
Oh, I love this poem Joseph! A definite favorite to think about the lullabies at night :)
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September 23, 2017 at 11:53 AM
Thank you Heidi..hugs
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