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Twilight Street

It seemed the day would never end. 'Murphy's Law' had been my friend. Phones that rang, needy voices, terrible choices, Undone chores, a toothache sore, even more. Problems still unsolved, Issues not resolved. A troubled day, a weary brain. I couldn't wait to hide, ....escape That night I tumbled in between the sheets. At last, ... I fell to slumber's keep. From blurry depth's of morning's stupor, Where consciousness droops in a vague defeat, I arose once more to light and meaning, The familiar voice of twilight street: A dog's gruff bark; the sound of tears, A rasp of a broom that sweeps the years Tramping feet, and shifting gears; And rippled laughs of childish jeers... Deep was the vaporous peace of my dreams, Where angst nor fear won't be discerned. My life called back from twilight sleep, I return once more to face the street Back to the street of reality.... ...................................................................................................................................

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 6/21/2010 8:11:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Deborah Guzzi's contest "Catch Phrase" Carrie. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/15/2010 4:47:00 PM
Reality is really lame sometimes. I, also, sleep a lot when I want some escapism. Really good poem and a well deserved placement!
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Date: 6/15/2010 9:02:00 AM
Congrats Carrie on your winning poem in the Catch Phrase contest.. .. a nice write around your assigned phrase.. enjoy another triumph.. with luv from the "Sweetheart"
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Date: 6/7/2010 12:13:00 PM
wonderful catch phrase, nicely written, enjoyed.. p.d.
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Date: 6/6/2010 2:57:00 PM
Very cleverly done in using your catch phrase, Carrie :) Enjoyed this entry of yours :) --nikko :)
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Date: 6/4/2010 7:00:00 AM
This is a great way to start my morning reading poetry. I am glad your poetry was among the poetry I have the pleasure to read today. Wishing you a weekend full of love and inspiration Carrie. The best to you in the contest. I need my mind to get in gear so I can get mine written. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/3/2010 10:18:00 PM
oh, my, I thought you were doing Murphy's law until I got close to the end! As usual, a very fine entry from you , Carrie. I wish I could get into this one. I am afraid I hate my catch phrase. I wish I could trade it in. But I can't!! Luv, Andrea
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Date: 6/3/2010 9:51:00 PM
Dear Carrie, I can see why YOU are Number 1 in Soup Contest Wins YOUR non-STOP Luck WITH YOUR Talent a WIN ALWAYS YOUR Liege ...HG -- SOUP MAIL CALL
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Date: 6/3/2010 3:24:00 PM
Beautiful Carrie..you aare so talented..your descriptions are so right on. BG
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Date: 6/3/2010 1:56:00 PM
Back to the street of reality. .what a great poet you are,Goodluck Mrs. Richards!C elene.
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Date: 6/3/2010 1:50:00 PM
Great write that should do well in the contest...Good luck.. I especially like the first stanza second line and the second stanza first two lines...Keep the creative pen flowing..Sara
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