Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Beyond The Night


Though the sky at night be red
Tell me of the day ahead
Speak to me at dawn's light
Of things beyond mortal sight
Walk with me upon the grass
Where others before have passed
What do they know that I know not
All the things that time forgot


Written for dVerse poetry.

11 comments:

  1. nice...this has a gentle rhythm to it...and very contemplative last couple lines...that last one in particular..

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  2. Very pretty, Linda.. words and image.

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  3. The essence of love is mystery, which you catch well.

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  4. Wow, that is beautiful!!!! And very uplifting...!

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  5. That was really lovely, Linda. Nicely done!

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  6. I love your photo, Linda. And the poem reads so softly, sweetly, and melancholy.

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  7. Brian- Thank you. Sometimes things just come together.

    Hilary- Thank you!

    Charles Miller- Thanks so much. Thanks for stopping by.

    Katherine - Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

    Nicky- Thank you. I liked writing a piece for the picture.

    Margaret- Thanks! So good to see you again.

    Talon- Thank you! I hope you are feeling better.

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  8. Linda,

    You have such a wonderful touch with your poetry. I love reading it. This one was a delight and thought provoking at the same.

    Also, the picture is perfect for the poem.

    Love it:~)

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  9. Sara, I'm glad you enjoy my humble verses. In this case, the picture inspired the poem.

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