Nocturnal Lullaby

By Phantasmagoria

Moon fills the sky with her luminous sorrow
And wolf cries his prayer of the night.
Sun will wake and warm our tomorrow
As night creatures hide from life in the light.

Wise owl wakes with a piercing stare
Hungry for mice that run from their foe.
Love bats dance in the midnight air
To a symphony of crickets playing below.

The gentle moth leaves dusty kisses
Upon the sleeping eyes of the dead.
Innocent hearts make desolate wishes
Upon pearly stars where hopes are fed.

Glorious Night! Close our eyes with your hand,
Let us rest while you awake.
Sing to us as you blanket the land,
For when we rise... Your life day will take.

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Copyright 2013 Phantasmagoria
Published on Friday, April 26, 2013.     Filed under: "Poetry"
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  • A former member wrote: Originally done ma'me. I must say the owls appearance in this was the cherry for me so to speak. A representation of wisdom and awe all in one creature.. I found this inspiring. Although, I'm not sure I understand the last line.. perhaps worded strangely and misinterpreted on my part.

  • Phantasmagoria On Monday, June 10, 2013, Phantasmagoria (121)By person wrote:

    Yeah, it is strangely worded, haha, its just saying that day will take night's life. Sorry for the confusion.

  • haunted On Monday, April 29, 2013, haunted (851)By person wrote:

    what a beautiful symphony of nature. i think its all about balance and you did it very well. i very much enjoyed this journey that made me kind of...stop and smell the roses. awesome phantasm!

  • Phantasmagoria On Monday, April 29, 2013, Phantasmagoria (121)By person wrote:

    Thank you, haunted :)

  • A former member wrote: I like the way you personify the nocturnal beings in night's sphere. In the last stanza you stand conventional rhythms of life on their head. The night is awake, while all daytime creatures, including humans, are figuratively dead.

  • Phantasmagoria On Monday, April 29, 2013, Phantasmagoria (121)By person wrote:

    I'm glad you enjoyed it.

  • A former member wrote: I love this. Beautiful and soothing. A pleasure to read

  • Phantasmagoria On Monday, April 29, 2013, Phantasmagoria (121)By person wrote:

    Thanks for bookmarking :)

  • FadedBlues On Friday, April 26, 2013, FadedBlues (2172)By person wrote:

    ...your nights are filled with comfort & music & gentleness. sleep tenderly & dream poems...

  • Phantasmagoria On Monday, April 29, 2013, Phantasmagoria (121)By person wrote:

    Yes, indeed. Thanks.

  • poe_lover28 On Friday, April 26, 2013, poe_lover28 (164)By person wrote:

    Great write! I love it!

  • Phantasmagoria On Monday, April 29, 2013, Phantasmagoria (121)By person wrote:

    Thank you!

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