Daver Austin Poet Free verse

Quietly Begging

QUIETLY BEGGING

Quietly begging the sandman - not prayers,
Just the usual inventive techniques
There have been nightmares

Nightmares? Nothing really frightening,
Not yet, just crazy, like
A boatman pointing an opposite shore,
      Inviting  

Pillow soft, yielding, deep
Bedspread, smooth, rippling 
Eye lids heavy in his keep

Uhmm, hummmmmmmm…

“Old granny knows a young child’s heart
Now. Take a bite!
Yessssss, Sleep. Sleeeeeeep. Sleep.”


Dave Austin

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Michelle Mac Donald September 13, 2014 at 11:42 AM I think 'Old granny' does know "a young child's heart". She can vanquish the fears and insecurities by calming the heart. My mom had been a champion at doing this, but think my own fiery little granny had worn us out to exhaustion. Still, it worked, I suppose.=/ Love this Daver, it unlocks a dusty door.:) Keep well, love, Mikki

Andrea Dietrich September 9, 2014 at 3:43 PM HI AGAIN, DAver!! thanks for reading my dandelion poem

Andrea Dietrich September 7, 2014 at 12:29 PM thanks for your recent comment on my prayer poem. I left you a message under your reply there. Gotta get going now. Luv, Andrea

Monterey Sirak September 7, 2014 at 6:41 AM Wow! So creative and descriptive. I can picture the scene and the child.

Andrea Dietrich September 6, 2014 at 11:19 PM oh, I do love reading your poetry, Daver. You have such an imaginative mind. Thanks for being such a great friend too.