Silent Night

~poet at night~

I lay here in the dark all alone with my thoughts
Gazing up where the stars hang above
Solitude my best friend,
The tides reach my toes
---Inhale and exhale is how it goes
I found the most relaxing breath
My dreams at this point are all I have left
The air blows and hardens the tips on my chest
I let my mind wonder about the man I love
Dwelling over the feelings only I know of
Allowing my mind to drifts into the ocean of salted waters
Drifting away peacefully--
The waves carry poetic whispers into my ear
At last my heart broke every code coming from; 
the silent windtalker

I close my eyes to feel the pain locked in my soul
Water rising up, grabbing at my free will by the hand 
In comfort and solace, this night
Floating with tensions to release what I log in and log out
Wakening up to the screams of a life and its poetic eyes
Melting my heart away, the wind and its poetic cries
Lost at sea every night, waking up to the still of the night
When indeed alone---
I found myself in the arms of solitude

by; P.D.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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A  Avatar
February 4, 2016 at 11:01 PM
holy night **SKAT**
Yvonne Avatar
September 23, 2014 at 12:04 AM
What a beautiful poem. I love the ending.
Nehls Avatar
July 17, 2014 at 8:14 AM
Beautiful poem, Linda. Our thoughts can certainly drift of to so many uncharted waters as we lay in bed at night. Some are calm and some are quite turbulent. Love will always bring us back to shore safely. My prayers are with you, my friend.... Robert.
Dietrich Avatar
June 8, 2013 at 11:03 PM
I fell upon this oldie and it's one of my favorites of yours. Just stopping by to say hi!! why doesn't Nathan have a place for people to see poems? He took them all down?
Harper Avatar
April 8, 2013 at 6:29 PM
Hi PD, this is wonderful how much night can share of our emotions and capture where you are.
Harrell Avatar
March 31, 2013 at 4:57 PM
Very nice, Linda -so dreamy. So relaxing at night That is when I do most of my writing. Hope you are enjoying the beautiful Easter Sunday :)
Horsman Avatar
January 17, 2013 at 2:05 PM
amazing poetry Linda, hope to see more very soon...
Esquire Avatar
September 22, 2011 at 11:13 PM
Dear p.d.," I close my eyes to feel the deepest pain locked in my soul. " Every night I do this I have put this in my Favorites as I did YOU. My Lenore still sleeps in the Carribean Sea, soon I will find : " my self in the arms of a poet " I Thank-YOU for YOUR Gracious Comments on my works I am enjoying YOUR many Collaboration POEMS with LOVE, ALWAYS and FOREVER, YOUR Liege...HG Soup Mail Call
Fields Avatar
September 21, 2011 at 1:16 PM
This is a poem of delight, but, I am sick and tired of that favorite poet poem button..I think that they should have a favorite poet forever button. your friend/pen,,,G.FIELDS luv...kiss^more kisses.....
T Avatar
August 15, 2011 at 8:22 AM
I particularly like the last four lines. Nice read.
Devnath  Avatar
July 28, 2011 at 5:52 AM
I have enjoyed well because you worded well. The line " I found my .......at night', practically happens to many poets. Thanks for sharing, bl
Pritts Avatar
July 19, 2011 at 9:51 PM
I'm sorry. It's taking me a few moments to get over the line, "The air blows and hardens the tips of my chest". WHEW!! I could offer some suggestions to clean up the rhytym but it was entered as free verse so I can't pass judgement. But it was still a greatly enjoyable poem. Well done. :-)
Johnson Avatar
July 14, 2011 at 10:46 PM
Ah yes the mystery of life, the comes and goes, of sweet love life, and I don't even know:) thanks babe for your generous soul. :) xo, Don
Taylor Avatar
July 12, 2011 at 12:08 PM
You put so much of yourself into this piece that I just felt like telling you that no matter what happens in the future you are amazing and deserve the best. The pain you feel sometimes and the way you express it as well as the love. How can anyone resist it? In my opinion, after getting to know you better and reading your works, it's almost unfair to other woman that you even exist. Anyone who can't see that is condemned to stupidity by me and everyone else on this site. Just wanted u to know.
Taylor Avatar
July 12, 2011 at 12:01 PM
You, my dear, are amazing. I think a part of you knew I would read this one soon. The title drew me in and as always your words and style fuel my infatuation with that brilliant mind of yours. Great job! Also the one you commented on was written in impulse in 5 mins. turned out okay. lol Oh and I left you a pic comment on facebook. Something I thought you'd enjoy.. lol Amazing piece. Loved it.
Dietrich Avatar
July 12, 2011 at 12:23 AM
PD, I guess I am just an old fashioned girl and I want to see you MARRIED, girl!!!
Culverhouse Avatar
July 11, 2011 at 8:24 AM
Where is your love??? He doesn't know what he is missing. ;-]
. Avatar
July 5, 2011 at 12:39 AM
You are like the ocean at night! dark, mysterious yet tantalizingly lingering into one's heart. ha3. talking about making someone poetic, truly a great example of the poet's heart. take care always P.D :D
. Avatar
July 5, 2011 at 12:39 AM
You are like the ocean at night! dark, mysterious yet tantalizingly lingering into one's heart. ha3. talking about making someone poetic, truly a great example of the poet's heart. take care always P.D :D
George   Avatar
July 3, 2011 at 12:21 AM
yes!!! No one can steal a heart away like a poet. Great writing, girlfriend. Lainie
Guzzi Avatar
June 28, 2011 at 5:31 PM
a most excellent free verse write I loved this line "At last my heart breaks every code from silent windtalkers." Light & Love
Anish Avatar
June 28, 2011 at 5:07 PM
Something specail about a beah at night. You create a picture of dreamy love in this one. Hope you are well and not too hot - I know Texas weather can be wicked in the summer. I ahve family in Richardson whom I have visited. Peace & Love Matthew Anish
Knop Avatar
June 25, 2011 at 4:40 AM
I loved it reading this great imaginary write, p.d.! I'm sorry that I still have this problem with my right arm and hand and wished I could comment more! Love, Gert
Dey Avatar
June 18, 2011 at 4:09 AM
to me little difficult...made a nice read Dear!
Melody Lightning Ink Avatar
June 17, 2011 at 8:43 AM
full of imagery, pd. am back. read my new poems.
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