Graceful Night

A graceful sky slips soft in night, 
pools of sunset cascade in streams.
Our skin desires moon’s golden light;
we long to dip in endless beams.

I sweep life’s dust from my front stoop
as dusk releases flow of tears.
How brilliant! Night paints starlit loops 
to free me from dawn's coming fears.

Come fly with me away from day’s
torrential rays of harshest sun.
Come dance with me as music plays;
in graceful night, we’ll move as one.

I often watch the children’s games
on sunny streets of afternoon, 
and dream of our eyes without shame
twinkling in starry night and moon.

Ribbons of love spiral through skies.
as our bare hands hang constellations,
then cling to night with stars' replies
of joyous hearts and adoration.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Sirak Avatar
May 31, 2015 at 8:09 AM
Magnificent and magical! I especially love the second stanza. "Sweep life's dust from my front stoop" Wow!
Marcum Wong Avatar
May 29, 2015 at 2:59 PM
Oh Rhonda, how lovely and romantic is this Shining gem. A fave for me! I love to read your poetry.
Dietrich Avatar
May 27, 2015 at 10:52 PM
this is utterly beautiful, lady!!! I do love a well written quatrain!
Haight Avatar
May 27, 2015 at 8:29 PM
Lovely images, emotion and rhythm, Rhonda. I enjoyed reading your poem tonight. Hugs, Sandra
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
May 27, 2015 at 8:46 PM
Thanks, Sandra! I always appreciate your kind visits and support. Hugs, Rhonda
Parker Avatar
May 27, 2015 at 7:31 PM
There is an undercurrent of sadness in this poem..to free me from dawn's coming fears. Yet a stillness of purpose to hold tight..I will have to read this a couple of more times to fully grasp its message.
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
May 27, 2015 at 8:39 PM
Hi Frederic, it's really about escaping into the calming glow of night. I was wondering if it needs another stanza to wrap it up...maybe I'll do that. Hugs, Rhonda
A  Avatar
May 27, 2015 at 6:22 PM
Rhonda, Enjoyed reading one of your latest poems, Hugs SKAT"
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
May 27, 2015 at 8:45 PM
Thanks for visiting, SKAT...I'm glad you enjoyed my poem. Hugs, Rhonda
Allison Avatar
May 27, 2015 at 4:29 PM
such wonderful imagery Rhonda a delight to read:-) hugs Jan xx 7 xx
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
May 27, 2015 at 8:43 PM
Thanks, Jan! It felt good to write something new...hugs, Rhonda
Andresen Avatar
May 27, 2015 at 1:07 PM
- Dear Rhonda, thank you for this beautiful poem (7) - I read that we are on the same "track" you and I today :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :9
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
May 27, 2015 at 8:41 PM
Thanks, Anne Lise!
Merryman Avatar
May 27, 2015 at 1:06 PM
Lovely imagery, Rhonda! I like this! Love, Kim
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
May 27, 2015 at 8:39 PM
Thanks, Kim!
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