Sleep

"That I would never, ever, sleep..."

Sleep

By: Ethan West

Swift winds run on unseen feet

Through beauty’s wood life takes the leap

From battle cry to battled bleat

To lead me now to distant sleep

Water falls but is seen not

Under worlds of steam to forest steep

And in this place they bring the thought

To lead me now to peaceful sleep

But it takes a boy to make a man

In restless mind I made a plan

That I would lie in beauty deep

And I would never, ever, sleep

Author's Note

It's finally happened. The legal wall has fallen on digital publishing of my works. This is one of the 70 poems from my book "A Winter Walk," please let me know what you think. I'll post a couple others tonight I'd love to get your opinion. This poem has not won any contests however it is a personal favorite of one of my closest friends. Hope you like it!

Reviews

[Baby Ricochet]

The first stanza made me think of the old Greek myths. Like Hermes flying around the woods while the satyrs bone nymphs by the waterfalls. Maybe I need medication, I don't know. Besides all that this was a great poem. Actually that's what made it a great poem. THanks Bro!!

[ewest1220]

lol well said I think XD thanks for reading man I'm glad you enjoyed my work!

[RachelReaper]

i love the lone "water falls but is not seen" because it's a pretty word play off of "waterfalls". The whole poem was beautiful to read throughout.

[ewest1220]

Thanks! I'm really glad you enjoyed this thank you so much for reading!

[Crimson Bayonet]

Now, only a true boss can think like this before going to sleep! Lol, amazing job E. Awesome poem :)

[ewest1220]

Thanks :D I'm really glad you liked this Eclipse!

[Coyote Poetry]

"But it takes a boy to make a man"
I enjoyed the story and the desire of the poem. Leading the reader to question and thoughts. Thank you for the excellent poem.
Coyote

[ewest1220]

Thanks Coyote! I'm really glad you enjoyed this it's always nice to hear from you!

[Pax]

Its beautiful piece, kinda romantic...

[ewest1220]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it :)

[unknown]

I've enjoyed this one! You did great on it!

[ewest1220]

Thanks!

[Annabelle Lee]

also good, your work reminds me of a river, ethan, the way it trickles and flows and teases. beautiful

[ewest1220]

Thanks! i'm really glad you enjoyed it thanks again for reading!

[afra]

this is so beautiful ...well done

[ewest1220]

Thanks!

[.]

"But it takes a boy to make a man
In restless mind I made a plan
That I would lie in beauty deep
And I would never, ever, sleep" is a beautiful stanza. This had a very Robert Frost feel to it. Great job, and good luck with your book :)

[ewest1220]

Thanks! :) Book is going well but I'm honestly thrilled you enjoyed this piece. I took a little of inspiration for this from Robert Frost so I'm glad you caught it :D thanks again for reading!

[gombeggar]

very earthy with movement and flow thru water and woods and all in all life