Tale of the Night

Look at the moonlit sky with the stars suspended above,
we feel our bodies drift away like the flight of a dove.
But we see the night with evil and despair,
we treat it with dread and even fear.
We fill it with tales of horror made up of our lies,
and teach our children to cringe and cover thier eyes.
But the night is for lovers and to watch the stars above,
to hear the songs of crickets or for the peace that we love.
So when the day is turning gray and night begins to fall,
hold this time to your heart and listen to the nights call.

JSergi
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Watkins Avatar
December 11, 2013 at 6:21 PM
I like the message in this poem. I think you might have one typo, though. Should "tails" be "tales"? Thanks. Gary
Sergi Avatar
December 11, 2013 at 7:07 PM
Hey Gary you are so right! Thanks for the catch and for the post!
Jones Avatar
December 6, 2013 at 11:34 AM
Yes...night time is peaceful..the best time for solitude and reflection...wonderful....
Sergi Avatar
December 6, 2013 at 7:54 PM
Its so true Donna thanks for the post
Dunn Avatar
December 5, 2013 at 5:42 PM
It made me think of the solidue life of vampires and their offspring, i really enjoyed this tonight. cheri
Sergi Avatar
December 5, 2013 at 7:26 PM
Cheri glad you enjoyed the poem thank you for stopping by.
Peterson Avatar
December 5, 2013 at 3:49 PM
I think the transition to evening is so special, and you've captured much of it with these words.Like its dawn counterpart, so many things happen in rapid succession that it makes the heart race. Better than all the languid hours that are strung out in between. I'll look for you out there.
Sergi Avatar
December 5, 2013 at 5:10 PM
Thanks Mark for commenting on this one, I will keep an eye out for you.
Wash Avatar
December 4, 2013 at 8:15 PM
Nice poem, thought provoking. I embrace the day and the night because they're both alright with me. Thank you Joseph for commenting on my poem "Music Is"
Sergi Avatar
December 4, 2013 at 8:35 PM
Thank you Lara for stopping by as for your poem Music is I enjoyed it very much
Sirak Avatar
December 4, 2013 at 7:07 AM
A peaceful lovely poem. The symphony of the night is magic to the ears.
Sergi Avatar
December 4, 2013 at 6:07 PM
thank you so much for you kind words
Kendrick Avatar
December 4, 2013 at 5:55 AM
Ohh!! I hope that one doesn't fill the night with tales of fear but of rest, peace and love..Enjoyed reading your work..I noticed that you dropped by my page..I appreciate the time spent there..Sara
Kendrick Avatar
December 5, 2013 at 5:47 AM
Okay...Sara
Sergi Avatar
December 4, 2013 at 6:07 PM
Thanks Sara and no problem I enjoy reading your work
Breidenthal Avatar
December 3, 2013 at 9:29 PM
Very lovely and uplifting work. : ) Always, Laura
Sergi Avatar
December 4, 2013 at 6:08 PM
thanks so much Laura for you comment
Carroll Avatar
December 3, 2013 at 6:39 PM
Hi Joseph, Awesome romantic write...Thanks for the visit to my verse.. Ken
Sergi Avatar
December 3, 2013 at 8:12 PM
Thanks Ken for the words
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