Do Not Disturb the Night

Long doors of dark have closed upon the day And though the wind will batter till the knuckles bleed It cannot presume to summon morning dawn Or lift relentless bars, to welcome sun The light is pillowed deep in slumber’s grip Do not disturb is hung upon the knob Unwelcoming, while daybreak still is sleeping And earth takes respite from the busy day And dreaming stars are breathing silent sighs Whisper softly, tiptoe gently Take care, thus not break the spell You cannot speed, the night must sleep The clock ticks on, and patience is the friend Withhold the futile beating hand Grow wise in silence and keep the peace So when the dawn comes by to let you in Much brighter still, it comes to greet A welcome mat beneath your feet Unlocked and free to enter as you please Companioned by a warm serenity