On the threshold of yet another
This something, not so distant…
Blurried visions, looking forward,
Wish this world were more persistent.
And the night sky, struck with
Lightning-like storms of stars,
Of hail, of haze,
Just lies there
Looking out.
Ignores the blues and clouds of daze…
Awaken from your slumber,
But stay here in your sleep.
Believe me when I tell you that
Your dreams have fallen deep.
Caress my mind, engulf it
With your empty open stare
Leave me wondering
While you’re hovering
In the darkened wintry air.
Secrets
Held tight, held close
Whisper silence.
Not a word…
And yet, glinting with excitement
Are your eyes
So undeterred.
Tell me,
Sky of darkness
Why do you shine so bright?
For even in your bleakest moods
I see your inner light…
Fails to understand
That this night outshines the day
Calls my thinking backwards
As do others.
Let me say…
I know not common reason.
My ways are all my own.
I speak in words hypnotic,
Inspired by worlds unknown.
This second sings for hours,
Humming slowly in my mind
And all the while, three thousand
Lifetimes flash before my eyes…
Calm. Seemingly quiet.
Like the night.
So undisturbed.
I’ll lead you by the hand this time
If you take your place upstairs.
With the stars, with the nights,
With the music.
Anywhere…

marelle

poetry night mystery future new year no rules