Night Owl

The mystery of the waning moon
as I look upon the clouds of dawn
breaks into my consciousness
This is the time of dreams sought
when thoughts are gathered like
so many pioneers on a broken trail
Sleep evades me and the lure of
creativity draws me in as it astounds
and bemuses me for what it offers
A canvas of words is displayed
and painted in the colors of the
night while the daylight beckons
Or perhaps some other creation has
come to fruition as these hands work
their magic and mold ideas into beauty
Then again I may get lost in the notes
as they press through my headphones
wishing my song was never ending
This is the time of dreams sought
when I gaze into my soul to find
my purpose and my complexity
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Laan Avatar
March 23, 2011 at 4:02 AM
Deb, Wonderful poem, congratulations:))
Brown Avatar
March 21, 2011 at 10:47 AM
Congratulations to you Deb for your win in Catie's contest "Free Verse Frenzy". Love, Carol
George   Avatar
March 21, 2011 at 7:05 AM
Wonderful writing, Deb. Many congrat's on your BIG WIN with this great free verse. Elaine
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March 21, 2011 at 12:42 AM
great to see this in the winners' halls, deb! more cheers for the big win! :) huggs, nette
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March 20, 2011 at 3:34 PM
Congrats Deb on your sweet success in Catie's contest with this excellent entry my friend.. enjoy another chart topping win...with luv..
Guzzi Avatar
March 20, 2011 at 2:31 PM
Congrad's on your win! Light & Love
Calhoun Avatar
March 20, 2011 at 11:38 AM
Congratulations on your BIG WIN in Catie's contest. Best wishes, KC
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March 20, 2011 at 10:06 AM
Like you, I seem to be searching for my purpose in dreams. Great use of images in your beautiful free verse, Deb. Congratulation's on your win in Catie's contest! Best wishes, Carolyn
Freeman Avatar
March 20, 2011 at 8:13 AM
Good to see you near the top Deb. Congratulations on your worthy honor in the top 10. Agape, Moses
Brown Avatar
March 14, 2011 at 11:58 AM
After a very super weekend I am back at the soup reading. I enjoyed reading your poetry this afternoon Deb. There are so many diverse writers here and I am so happy I am able to read most of them. Have a wonderful week and may you find what you are looking for in life and in your writing. Wishing you the best in the contest. Love, Carol
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