Time of Obscurity

I am leery of the slumber that follows,
Along with the aftermath upon its end,
Apprehension that plagues me at times,
Pictures that come during my dreams,
Take me to different traveled scars,
That of which I hide there details.
Hours of darkness call to me pleasant,
To which they are seldom pleasurable.
Sometimes creations in the dark,
Deliver truths, proven upon day.
Spectrums of other lives, I foretell.
Without any prior knowledge known,
These conceptions astound even me.
Others are bewildered, along with awe.
Except for when they are of jovial fact.
Then astounded, they jest.
Twilight overwhelms, my body in sleep,
However, my mind continues after sundown.
This period of obscurity is my sight.
Never knowing my dreams remuneration.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dietrich Avatar
March 8, 2010 at 10:26 PM
Congratulations, Cecil. Just saw you were on the list with your fine poem here! LUv, Andrea
Brown Avatar
March 8, 2010 at 9:28 AM
Congratulations on your win in Laura's Beyond Nightfall! contest Cecil. Love, Carol
Richards Avatar
March 8, 2010 at 7:55 AM
What a wonderful and unusual twist to writing about nightfall. I share so many of these thoughts that you have written here. Well done, and Congratulations on your win! ~ Love, Carrie
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March 8, 2010 at 2:34 AM
Well done on this beautiful poem, Cecil. Full of poetic insight you poured on this verse. Congratulations on your well deserved win. (^_^) Noel.
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March 7, 2010 at 9:35 PM
I hope this win brings sweeter dreams and unfretful sleep. Congratulations. Joyce
Gorelick Avatar
March 7, 2010 at 7:53 PM
Happy for your success with this piece about the hidden dream life. One subject that fascinates me. BG
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February 21, 2010 at 11:27 AM
Nice thoughts,
Dietrich Avatar
February 20, 2010 at 4:52 PM
this is a powerful write from you,Cecil. Dreams have so many meanings. I enjoyed reading your thoughts here. And thanks for your wonderful comments to me today. Luv, Andrea
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February 20, 2010 at 7:18 AM
I have felt like this before, at times a little still; in the past whoa man, whoa..was horrid to say the least, there is light if you look, relax, even in the darkness, blessings w/ sis love, Miss Cindy P.S. ~ Very well expressed and conveyed.
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