Through the Night

Sitting, absorbing the pleasures, a gulp of wine from an old mug.
Gazing in to the embers, a lonely flame dances, enhances.
During the dark hours the fields become shrouded in white,
I sat up all night and then it dawned on me.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Krutsinger Avatar
July 27, 2018 at 7:06 PM
Welcome to a place where friends are made readily and completely. Your words are compelling in this one.
Stephenson Avatar
July 29, 2018 at 1:58 PM
Caren thank you for those words :-)
Ajmal Avatar
July 26, 2018 at 8:24 AM
Ahh, such a lovely poem this is, certainly a joy to read, I wish you a very warm welcome here on poetrysoup I am sure that you will enjoy your long stay here, good luck and have a really nice day
Stephenson Avatar
July 28, 2018 at 11:18 AM
Faraz, Thank you for a lovely welcome, and for dropping by and reading my poem. You have a lovely day too :-) x
May Avatar
July 23, 2018 at 7:29 AM
Very nicely penned Leigh, nice ending..Welcome to Poetry Soup..
Stephenson Avatar
July 26, 2018 at 8:58 AM
Hi Joseph. Thank you for your kind comments. Have a lovely day x :-)
Pett Avatar
July 18, 2018 at 3:19 PM
Hi Leigh, I thoroughly enjoyed reading your poem, well written. :))
Stephenson Avatar
July 18, 2018 at 3:52 PM
Hi Roy, many thanks for your kind words. The people and the many poems on this site give me so much inspiration. What a lovely place to be. X :-)
Shaw Avatar
July 18, 2018 at 6:12 AM
Welcome to Poetry Soup Leigh and for sharing your first poem, love the last line by the way. Look forward to reading many more, regards, Kevin xx
Stephenson Avatar
July 18, 2018 at 7:38 AM
You're welcome is much appreciated Kevin. Thank you for your comment also. Kind regards Leigh x :-)
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