Sonnet 37 'I Rumble Toward the Morning Every Night'

I rumble toward the morning every night.
The eager Robin bids me, ‘it is Day!’
But I have lain awake since end of light.
And though I send my Heart upwards to pray,
I cannot find the Peace that passes measure,
The Peace that would ensure my blissful sleep,
The Peace surpassing any earthly treasure…
A tranquil Sea as wide as it is deep.
And so I wish – though wishing’s not allowed,
I wish with all my heart that you were here!
O!  Never were so fervent cries so loud
As these my heart sends, lone, into Night’s sphere!
But, calm yourself, lad!  There are others who,
As much hurt, bend… but do not break, like you!

3/23/2019
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Ravidas Avatar
July 6, 2019 at 6:25 PM
Perfect sonnet, perfect. J'aime.
Fairchild Avatar
July 12, 2019 at 8:13 AM
Thank you, sir!
La France Avatar
March 23, 2019 at 9:09 AM
Andrew, I just love your sonnets and this one is not different, so many great lines, and truths, well done ~
Fairchild Avatar
March 23, 2019 at 9:22 AM
I am so grateful that you love them! Thanks for your good words!
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