Sinking Into the Night

I am willing to sink into the sound
of night’s changing secrets
where the world sees my breath
wipe away the tears mirroring its pain.
Smiles are caught on fire,
wooed by this poet,
but do not reflect the same.

Instead of playing under trees,
I allow everything to be swept away
by the winds
on the soft petals of a voice.
A voice that empties all its brilliance
into our sleep
comes to see our smiles rejoice.

Life is exhibited in dirt
from the bottom of my shoe
yet never utters a word.
Still, I will never wave goodbye
to thoughts that turn.
Does anyone ever really understand
the smiles a poet burns?

I welcome hands that hush the existence
of whispered memories
lighting candles dwelling in our minds.
If you knew what was on the line,
would you be willing to sink
into night’s sound
in kind?

Author's Note

Artist: Anka Zhuravleva

Reviews

[Crowley]

Its a place where truth and reality twist together. they say that you never really know someone until you have been down and out together...what are you made of...I have no idea, I have never travelled the road of truth and reality with you...but I am always game. Great stuff...really enjoyed it. May be off the mark, but it made me think.

[Kelsie Eileen Stark]

The third stanza was so cleverly written, (the whole piece itself was also).
My favorite question was answered here; "Should we be the ones to wave goodbye to our thoughts?"
Your metaphors and imagery was brillant

[Fairytale]

I enjoy the way you use words. It's light and easy to read, yet effective.

[Nishant Gupta]

beautifully explained,nice efforts, read mine too " QUEST OF LIFE".

[Sleepless]

like this and love the picture brilliant poem !:)

[Yari Garcia (Older Prof..]

As always, a very beautiful poem :-)

[InkSlinger]

Another solid piece.. it really called out for my attention, and held me captivated!

[KAREN]

Nicely done! The message is real and fills the reader with hope.
100/100

[Aidz]

Lets see how to describe this.. I know Ill invent a new word

Deliciousberryily.... tasty like a berry :)

[Ladysue]

Excellent piece of poetry...I read it twice as its mood suited me tonight. just great writing...

[Dream Weaver]

I agree with Crowley, some truth and reality twisted together.
For me this is a bittersweet thought enhanced piece...