Sleep

Sleep

A Poem by ewest1220
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"That I would never, ever, sleep..."

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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

© 2012 ewest1220


Author's Note

ewest1220
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!

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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!!

Posted 12 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

ewest1220

11 Years Ago

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



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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!!

Posted 12 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

ewest1220

11 Years Ago

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

Posted 12 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

ewest1220

11 Years Ago

Thanks! I'm really glad you enjoyed this thank you so much for reading!
Now, only a true boss can think like this before going to sleep! Lol, amazing job E. Awesome poem :)

Posted 12 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

ewest1220

11 Years Ago

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

Posted 12 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

ewest1220

11 Years Ago

Thanks Coyote! I'm really glad you enjoyed this it's always nice to hear from you!
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Pax
Its beautiful piece, kinda romantic...

Posted 12 Years Ago


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ewest1220

11 Years Ago

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it :)
I've enjoyed this one! You did great on it!

Posted 12 Years Ago


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ewest1220

11 Years Ago

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

Posted 12 Years Ago


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ewest1220

11 Years Ago

Thanks! i'm really glad you enjoyed it thanks again for reading!
this is so beautiful ...well done

Posted 12 Years Ago


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ewest1220

11 Years Ago

Thanks!
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"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 :)

Posted 12 Years Ago


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ewest1220

11 Years Ago

Thanks! :) Book is going well but I'm honestly thrilled you enjoyed this piece. I took a little o.. read more
very earthy with movement and flow thru water and woods and all in all life

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Added on October 30, 2012
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Tags: poetry, dark, thoughtful, reflective

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Columbia Falls, MT



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I have been writing for as long as I can remember. I have been featured in about 4 books, have won several contests for my work and currently have a paperback edition of my works. (Titled "A Winter Wa.. more..

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