Random thoughts during an solitary evening walk


Conundrum

Why does night fall
So brilliantly black
When city lights illuminate
Low clouds

Cold winds
Pull your clothes
Tear your eyes

Streetlamps glow
Strung electric amber
Necklaces

Solitary sentinels
Warming as distant stars
Unmoving as you transit
Their cheerless glow

Why do I
Wish for love
Only to find care
And wish for care
only to find
love



Poetry by josephus The PoetBay support member heart!
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Written on 2011-12-17 at 02:36

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Ferenc Inigo Beck
A sentiment,perfectly posited,
2012-11-20


penfold18
Excellent and is life itself not a conundrum I once saw a cottage with this written above the door while on a country walk and often wondered if the owners were referring to the cottage or their lives within just a thought~Graham.
2012-10-08


countryfog
"I have been one acquainted with the night."
You, and this, remind me of Frost, who "looked down the saddest city lane" on his late night walk. Many of his best poems were inspired by his solitary walks . . . we follow in his footsteps in a way.
2011-12-17


Blilith
I love your work, concise, but so emotional. The word play is brilliant. I look forward to seeing more.
2011-12-17