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When Day Is Done

Whispers of sunset
     Carry on wings of evening birds
     Rising moon awaits wolfs’ howls

Sundown serenade
     Crickets chant their scratchy song
     Hooting gallery comprised of owls

Phantoms awaken
     Stalkers prowl ‘neath opera stages
     Graveyards welcome spectral spirits

Points of light
     Stars glisten in darkening sky
     Street lamps guide travelers home

Fireplace crackles
     Kindling ignites thick trunks of oak
     Welcome warmth fills country homes

Toasts of wine
     Lovers enjoy a fireside embrace
     Candlelit shadows dance on walls

Grandma rocks
     Old chair creaks on hardwood floors
     Children gather for bedtime tales

Stillness follows
     Consciousness retreats to dreamland
     Tooth fairies and sandmen emerge

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Timothy Brumley

Date: 11/21/2010 3:51:00 PM

Congrats on your poetry making the first rounds Carolyn! I'm still around lurking in the shadows:)

Matthew Anish

Date: 11/19/2010 12:51:00 PM

Sweet poetry and congrats about competing with me for the prize! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! Peace & blessings Matthew Anish

James Peranteau

Date: 11/11/2010 10:53:00 AM

This write deserves its spot dear Carolyn ! Great write and congratulations making the next round of the July contest ! much love, james

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 11/10/2010 9:55:00 AM

Congratulations on your poetry X2 making it through the first round of the Poetrysoup site contest Carolyn. The best to you in the finals. Love, Carol

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/9/2010 9:30:00 PM

Love this one, Carolyn. Congrats on this and another one making the rounds!!! LUv, Andrea

Francine Roberts

Date: 11/9/2010 9:40:00 AM

lovely Carolyn, big congrats on making the first cut in the Poetry soup contest with this wonderful entry

Daver Austin

Date: 11/9/2010 8:01:00 AM

Congrats, Carolyn, a double. Now let's get that first prize. Love, Dave

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 10/19/2010 9:46:00 AM

Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week Carolyn. Love, Carol

Daver Austin

Date: 10/19/2010 8:11:00 AM

I don't remember this one, Carolyn, but I must have commented somewhere down the list. Anywho - Congrats on the selection. Love, Dave

Randy Biffany

Date: 10/18/2010 11:30:00 PM

I absolutely loved this poem Carolyn. Excellent imagery. Randy Biffany

Audrey Haick

Date: 10/18/2010 10:07:00 PM

Beautiful verseof evening, serene and a delightful reminder of a pleasant summer eve. I enjoyed this Carolyn. Congratulations on your poem featured this week on Soup! Love, Audrey

T.A. Skyles-Theoklapoet

Date: 10/18/2010 1:35:00 PM

Absolutly wonderful read I really enjoyed it Carolyn.So congrats on being featured today.Teresa

Andrew Crisci

Date: 10/18/2010 12:11:00 PM

Big congratulations on your awesome poem being featured this week. I love the mysterious, lively and warm images you give to your verses. Your imagery is superb and makes one realize the beauty and mystery of a winter evening. Enjoy your day. Thanks for sharing it with us at Poetry Soup. Love a hugs, Andrew.

Saurabh Gupta

Date: 10/18/2010 9:42:00 AM

so sweet .i like the depiction. i enjoyed reading it Carolyn

Carrie Richards

Date: 10/18/2010 8:44:00 AM

Such a lovely poem, it almost rocks one to sleep with tranquil dreams! Lovely Carolyn, congratulations on your feature this week! Love, Carrie

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/18/2010 6:19:00 AM

Congratulations on your poem being featured on homepage...Sara

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 7/19/2010 11:35:00 AM

Congratulations Carolyn on your well deserved win in Catie Lindsey's contest "Fast and Fabulous". Love, Carol

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/18/2010 8:19:00 PM

I think you covered almost every aspect of the end of a day in this welcoming place, Carolyn. Congrats on your Hm. LUv, Andrea

James Fraser

Date: 7/18/2010 9:51:00 AM

Many congratulations on your win in Catie's fine contest Carolyn with this wonderful poem >> James

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 7/18/2010 9:24:00 AM

LNC..this is different and lovely and each stanza can stand alone. I love it. Congrats to you dear...BG

Gert W. Knop

Date: 3/13/2010 4:12:00 PM

This poem will bring me a calm night with nice dreams although I have picked up a cold and did not feel well. Thank you for your friendly comments and have a good night as well...Love, Gert

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/8/2010 10:30:00 PM

My goodness, I think you got lots of comments and congratulations on this great poem, Carolyn. I am sure I had commented on it before, but I am too lazy to read thru all the comments to find what I said, so I will just say now, a BIG CONGRATULATIONS. LUv, Andrea

James Fraser

Date: 3/8/2010 12:09:00 PM

Carolyn, i just love the way you write, tremendous use and choice of words. Many congrats on your success in Laura's fine contest >> huggles 4 u >> James

Andrew Crisci

Date: 3/8/2010 10:06:00 AM

Congratulation, Carolyn on your well-deserved win in laura's Contest, Beyond Nightfall. Your imagery is very real, conveying much mystery. I love the warmth of feeling, and the description of quite evenings spent by lovers embracing by the fireplace; the children filled with awe...listening to grandma's bedtime tales! Enjoy your glory and honor. God bless and have a wonderful day. Love, happiness, peace and hugs, Andrew.

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 3/8/2010 9:31:00 AM

Congratulations on your win in Laura's Beyond Nightfall! contest Carolyn. Love, Carol

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