Do not let the shadows of the night
Fall on the day too soon
To allow silent a breeding ground
To awaken night creatures
And thoughts that harass sleep's dream
To make insomnia the kingpin
To project the pondering mind's doubt
On battles we fought in the day with brave heart
And left the fields with victory
Do not let the shadows of the night
Fall on the day too soon
Vampire bats and boogeymen pester
And child locks of the children's nightmare
Manifest into real scare, night terrors for the adults
With age and success, debt and death on bills
And what legacies are to be left behind for prosperity
Calling on doors, like a debt collector's knock
Do not let the shadows, fall on the day too soon
We have earned this much to celebrate, bought child locks
The brief moments of respites before sun down
To mock the process with humor, in pursuit of road signs
i really like your repeat of Do not let the shadows, fall on the day too soon...it is open to interpretation and speaks to me of protecting our children...
ReplyDeleteThis has a wonderful rhythm to it, ans supports the imagery of childhood terrors and adult misgivings. The underlying mystery of innocence and xperience create a mysterious tension that makes reading the poem very enjoyable.
ReplyDeleteI like the choice of this line:The brief moments of rest bites before sun down I felt as if you chose rest bites instead of respite, but I could be wrong, I do like your choice much better the word play is awesome!
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