Night Watch

Dark trees on the dark street stand still:
duty bound mute guards
between heaven’s stars and
solid earth,
locked, secret,
with no voice to me
as we walk on the black road,
not talking.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Lawless Avatar
February 23, 2024 at 5:27 AM
Oh, got a little chill reading this Poe like trip down a dark street.....in silence. Nicely done Jeanette and a "late" welcome to the soup...
Swan Avatar
February 23, 2024 at 12:53 PM
Thanks John.
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January 12, 2024 at 11:47 PM
Oh quite an intriguing poem with a vivid metaphorical interpretation as well.. Love how you've woven a dark atmosphere here where the soul breathes in silent stillness.. "between heaven’s stars and solid earth, locked, secret" That conveys immense depth about one's emotions too.. A wonderful write, dear Jeanette ~
Swan Avatar
January 14, 2024 at 2:31 PM
Thank you Hiya. Yes, silence can have such different emotions - this is the dark one wanting connection but unwilling.
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