John Lawless Poet Verse

The Canyons of Slumber

Oh how sweet warmth would gently fade
cast shadows on the games we played.

Dusk's chatter-patter playing hide and seek
under streetlight curfew lamps
unspoken call to home.

Wild laughter of the “last tag” challenge
beneath soft yellow-windowed eyes
days dirt relinquished begrudgingly
precursor of soft goodnight sighs.

Darkness closing in
sleep blanketing life’s moments
eyes pursuing dreams.
Chasing childhood's Holy Grail
through the canyons of slumber.


©4/20/2018

submitted to – It’s All About Four – Poetry Contest
sponsor – Broken Wings

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Eve Roper May 1, 2018 at 8:29 PM Wonderful imagery , John, congratulations on your placement Hugs Eve ~`*

Phil Capitano April 30, 2018 at 7:16 AM Childhood memories abound in this great write, John, congrats on a brilliant win.

Andrea Dietrich April 29, 2018 at 5:51 PM wowowow, This is incredible, John. Congrats on the win. This is a fave (I guess I really saw my childhood in this one)

Kim Rodrigues April 29, 2018 at 1:21 PM A lovely write, John! Congrats!

Constance La France April 29, 2018 at 8:46 AM John, CONGRATULATIONS on your win in my contest, I was with you in the poem, I could feel it, smell it. Well done !

James Inman April 29, 2018 at 7:53 AM Really enjoyed this John. You've captured the reminiscence of the carefree nature of childhood well and reliving those moments in our dreams.

Susan Gentry April 29, 2018 at 1:54 AM Congratulations on your top win! Well-written for contest, seamless, poem. Enjoyed reading.

Line Gauthier April 28, 2018 at 10:28 PM Well done, John. Congrats on your top win.