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!!

[BorealPoet]

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

[Kuhr Gred]

great imagination of sleep.. feels like dreaming.. great job
- Kuhr Gred

[BorealPoet]

Thanks!

[quarintine_deathangel]

The imagery and allegory is so much of an interlude to the main idea, you feel like you're in the situation of a foggy drowse when reading. You have an excellent talent! This is a beautiful poem. Thankyou for writing >.^

[BorealPoet]

And thank you, once again, for your kind words and thoughtful review! :) I'm really thrilled you enjoyed this thank you so much again for reading!

[Kelsey]

The last stanza really stood out to me. It's beautifully worded, as is the whole poem, but I feel like the last few lines really sum up the piece wonderfully. Great job, as always. :)

[BorealPoet]

Thanks :) As always I'm thrilled you enjoyed it thank you so much for reading Kelsey!