Day and Night


Each morning brings another day to live, fulfill...

	the promise of that glowing sun and fresh air scent.

		Yet, deep below the hope, it slinks with creepy skill...

the fear of dark and death...life's slithering portent.


January 10, 2019

For Contest, "Explaining Sophie", sponsored by Julia Ward

My poem was inspired by the quote :
"Fear is a slinking cat I find beneath the lilacs of my mind." - Sophie Tunnell
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January 11, 2019 at 11:40 AM
Hi Sandra, A beautifully penned poem. I agree with you. Good luck in the contest. Poetry wishes, Jennifer.
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January 14, 2019 at 8:45 AM
Thank you very much, Jennifer, for your visit and supportive comments! Much appreciated! Sandra
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