Something About Night

There is something about night
Something I just can,t shake
Something heavier than light
Something very much at stake

From night's deep dye they made
The ebony of my dayless skin
Wheresoever I go I carry a shade
Of the ancient curse of other's sin

And that much night I can bear
It is walking at night that I fear
When someone's standing ground there
Because I do not belong anywhere

The law was made against the night
And it went wheresoever I went
It embodies a deep, deeper spite
Than hatred can conjure or vent.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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March 23, 2012 at 9:53 AM
Hope the full moon shines brightly in the darkened night and fire flies visit too.. SO much said here.Hope you are fine L nass.. :) Charma
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March 23, 2012 at 7:51 AM
I am enjoying reading up on all the poetry I can today. I am happy yours was one that I was able to read today it has been awhile. The weekend is here and I must also make time for my family life. I will be back on Monday as usual and I wish you a beautiful weekend filled with renewed inspiration L'nass. Love, Carol
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March 23, 2012 at 6:02 AM
A great poem by you Shango.Enjoyed reading it.
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