A Long Kiss Goodnight (2006-2007)

Sing, sing,

   Of an honest night,

Of all that blossoms before my eyes,

   May it never wilt or wither--

   A gentle devotion

   To wake and take me higher,

   When all else is silent

     A long kiss goodnight;

     Sleep is vain without it

Sing, sweetly,

   A lullaby,

For all who hear the crying tide,

   May it never tilt or tumble--

   A gentle devotion

   To shake and make me inspired,

   When all else is silent

     Along kiss goodnight;

     Sleep is vain without it

So long,

   Just for a while,

Very soon the sun shall rise,

   May it never forsake us--

   A gentle devotion

   To wake and make me wiser,

   While nothing is silent

     A long kiss goodnight;

     Sleep is vain without it

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

A long kiss goodnight. Soothing and satisfying poem Wesley. Nicely conveyed.

Chris

[Wesley Dingler]

Thank you, Chris. It's fun for me to look back on some of my older work like this. I was pretty chirpy and positive back then. I suppose I still am, but it seemed to come more naturally then.

[Chris Shaw]

It's good to give stuff in the archives an airing.

[Jade]

This is such a wonderful write, enjoyable read

[Wesley Dingler]

Thank you, Brandie and Casey.
It's an oldie, but it still works.

[Casey Luther]

A long kiss good-night; Sleep is vain without it.

I LOVE that line. So simple but powerful. It actually gave me chills.

[Wesley Dingler]

Thanks, Casey. I'm happy you feel that way. Sorry I've been away for a while. I hope everything is cool with you, my friend.