Solitude

That half-breath moment as I wake

light ebbing through closed lids

as will o’ the wisps steal away dreams.

Nothing, everything, is as it seems.

I could be.

In that moment,

in that light,

in that dream.

I am.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Tsiluma Avatar
October 7, 2012 at 12:53 AM
Lovely description of a personal moment. Nice!
Cheesman Avatar
October 2, 2012 at 4:22 AM
Welcome to Poetry Soup Sean. Like this one - Shaz
Brown Avatar
September 30, 2012 at 9:05 AM
A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer you this today Sean. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. Hoping you find even more inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Thank you for sharing. Love, Carol
Smith Avatar
September 30, 2012 at 3:47 PM
Many thanks for the welcome Carol, I'm sure the poets here will prove to be inspirational and look forward to reading many different styles.
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