Matthew Anish Poet I do not know?

In the Last Instance

Before sleep
before you close your
    eyes
   letting the light
         fade from view
      Your eyes will 
   see flickering shades on 
the wall
       The people of 
night
     are waiting for you
   In the land beyond dreams
They live and prosper
       In the land which 
  knows not of decay and      
  they move like jungle cats 
       on the prowl
   as we pass into their 
        realm
We leave behind the 
pain which bright sunshine 
        can cause
           Smoke rises from 
        the ground
                  In this dance 
         we are onlookers
      When we awaken 
We'll carry memories 
           with us 
Gain strength from having 
seen 
     The dark side of the lunar landscape

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Heidie Buys June 18, 2009 at 10:13 AM Makes me think of twilight and unexplained phenomena. So very well written and I enjoyed the touch of eeriness. Well done. Regards Heidie

Anton Nimms June 17, 2009 at 6:50 PM Some real nice images Matthew... Best, Anton - www.foesofprose.com

Carolyn Devonshire June 17, 2009 at 6:06 PM Wow, Matthew, you evoke memories from compelling dreams that truly do stay with us throughout the day. Sometimes I make an effort to try to remember dreams such as these. Indeed, there is much we can learn from these night visions. Love the sense of mistical images like the jungle cats and the smoke rising from the ground. Great write that makes for a fabulous read! Love, Carolyn