Late Nights

Late nights
I walk alone...
In a park
an ocean of water fountains.
A floodlight switched on:
It was the heart of my future
fugitive through waters...
The water laughs glittering in light...
I'm heading towards the precipice,
with hurried steps,
with eyes shut tightly.
For a second the floodlight turned off.
...and I...


written at 15, translated now
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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July 16, 2010 at 5:02 AM
A beautiful new day, many wonderful new poems to read of which yours is among,the weekend is upon us. What more could I ask for? I hope you have a fantastic weekend filled with love, happiness, and lots of inspiration Iolanda. Thank you for your kind comments. Love, Carol
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July 16, 2010 at 4:50 AM
It makes me wanna know what happened next. .great poem dear,C.C
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July 15, 2010 at 7:19 PM
And I----don't leave us hanging. Nothing like a movie or a poem that had no end. Makes you wonder what happened. God Bless Phyl
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