Night

The wing of the Falcon brings to the king, the wing if the crow brings him to the cemetery. Muhammad Iqbal

A crow is flying by

and caws the little edges off the day

in evening away.

 

Night is crawling black from tree to tree,

his limit is the shadow

his nest is down the grave.

 

A crow is flying by

and caws the rest of sleep

into so wide awake.

 

The dark is mirroring fear

in open and behind the sleepy eyes

 

until in the morning

with the first crowing

the ghosts are gone again.

 

© Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere

09/11/2014

Author's Note

Night is the third of three poems, my brother Peter Lejaeghere has used to made the composition 'Horizon'
1. Overseas
2. Wind
3. Night

You can listen to it on my old website: (use Internet Explorer to surf to it)

http://home.scarlet.be/~pieper/HORIZON.htm

Reviews

[RiverRei]

I love writing about the night. I almost feel more comfortable in the evening that any other time during the day. I got a feeling of Poe while reading this. He wrote about a raven and you wrote about a crow, but it still reminded me of his work lol. You are amazing with imagery though, I can always perfectly see what you're describing and I love that about your work. Thank you again for sharing your poems with me :)

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you for so much beautiful words, RiverRei. Indeed, some pieces I've written because I've seen it before my eyes. My stories also that I write, I see them happening in my mind. Sometimes readers comment that they are like a movie piece and I guess it's the way they come to my mind. :) Rudi

[mattavelli]

Hi Rudi, great imagery here. Crows are creepy and mean; and you have them controlling the night. You are a bad man! Thanks for sharing. Matt

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you, Matt. That's the fun of it, I can be anything in my writings, such a liberty. :) Rudi

[B]

Mornings always kill any darkness and anyone who creates it

Good job
I can see the Dark Crow

And i can see the sun

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you so much, Nisreenaa. Glad you like my poem. :) Rudi

[Vishuddha]

This is a wonderfully dark and creepy bit of work. I may not sleep again tonight.

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

I hope you still do but thank you for the compliment, really appreciated, Lily. :) Rudi

[....................]

We often speak of the omen crow but such a creature has become my morning companion, waking me on time, every time. I really love your poetry, Rudi... it is so expressive and well written.

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you, FT, a great compliment, really appreciated. :) Rudi

[anne]

wow...this one again quite different and beautiful...:))

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you, Anne, glad you like this one too. :) Rudi

[Coyote Poetry]

A very good tale in the poetry. I like the crow. A bird of mystery.
"until in the morning
with the first crowing
the ghosts are gone again."
Nice ending to the excellent poetry my friend.
Coyote

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you, John, for visiting and reviewing my poem. :) Rudi

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome my friend.

[Ana B.]

I like the intend and symbolism in this little gem......fantastic write Rudi :)

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you, Ana, glad you liked it. Have a good day. :) Rudi

[Ana B.]

you too Rudi

[Jamestown]

Well written and delivered!
I enjoyed the eerie feeling to your words:)
Thanks for sharing and b-blessed!

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you, James, glad you liked and enjoyed it. :) Rudi

[Confuser]

Rudi: I really like your poem. Crows really get a bad wrap! But oh my isn't it fun. It's a great poem that gives that ominous feeling, a reminder of signs, of death, like the crow. Night is a fun title and fits; I see below someone commented on their intelligence; he's right, but there's much more; "Their caw takes the little edges off the day and evening away...Perfect...his limit is his shadow..I look at the crow as the symbol of evil that exists everywhere although your concept is clear about this curious creature that leads us to death. I enjoyed the repeating phases...it's all wonderful writing. The dark is mirrowing fear in open and behind sleepy eyes...Now, that's clever...he waits. Thanks Rudi...Dale

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you Dale, great review as always. I like to read your words. These words of mine, this poem is used in music composition by my brother Peter. I've mentioned the link to it if you want to hear his choir singing my poems.
http://home.scarlet.be/~pieper/HORIZON.htm

But you have to surf to it through internet explorer (Chrome and firefox don't play the songs)
:) Rudi

[Confuser]

Great: just put it in General Reading so I won't forget....Listening to Counting Crows now...great piano, it's alternative rock...but great songs, December, Washington Square, Ms. Potters Lullabye; you'd like

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

I will, thank you, Dale. Have a good day. :) Rudi

[Confuser]

Rudi: The picture on Bing today the ocean, yu should look, unreal!

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Indeed, very beautiful, I think it's called a lagoon, would like to walk on the beach there. :) Rudi

[Confuser]

Isn't it gorgeous...I think they have a record of all their pictures: That one is inspiring. That's where I grew up, on the coast, walking the in the sand, most summers and I miss it so very much. Next thought: [I wrote a silly poem about crows, I've never revisited it...I may since yours, but just out of curiosity] Oceans are phenomenal...all the mystery and beauty.

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

You're right, they are indeed very beautiful. :) Rudi

[Confuser]

Yes Rudi; you have a great day!

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you, Dale, it's a sunshiny day today and that's how I like it. :)

[Confuser]

I do too, but wish the pool was ready: Hot!!! But I'm happy for YOU!