Beneath Four Walls of Falling Leaves

By Midnight Phoenix

(Here's a very old piece I found in one of my drawers. I'm posting it as homage to the place I used to live and was most inspired to write.)

Here I lay nestled beneath four dark walls of falling leaves
The wind whirls around me and dances with the candles
A melody entrances my lips with songs of unseen beauty
I can only hope such a song will be sung when I awake

Tears of joy run along my face, but I can't seem to smile
Such a fond happiness has found me, but I haven't yet found it in return
Perhaps one day I will know what to look for and where to find it
Until then, I can only hope that song will be sung when I awake

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Copyright 2003 little nemo
Published on Monday, June 9, 2003.     Filed under: "Poetry"
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  • italianbella On Saturday, December 29, 2007, italianbella (185)By person wrote:

    tender and sweet

  • A former member wrote: i like the title a lot...

  • A former member wrote: Very beautiful. The imagery is provoking and brings to mind pictures of past experiences. ~ Asheai

  • hate_doll On Wednesday, July 23, 2003, hate_doll (265)By person wrote:

    Now this, this is impressive. Very powerful, I love it. :)

  • diavolessa On Sunday, June 22, 2003, diavolessa (208)By person wrote:

    I read your other song, and I would dare say you are really good! You should post them in an mp3 format for us! ~D

  • maddin foxxxy On Sunday, June 15, 2003, maddin foxxxy (358)By person wrote:

    "Perhaps one day I will know what to look for and where to find it Until then, I can only hope that song will be sung when I awake"...i've gotta say it doesn't matter if its old or new..i can swim in those last words..nicely done!

  • manywalks On Tuesday, June 10, 2003, manywalks (750)By person wrote:

    Flows with simple beauty, winding deeper; and I won't even make a crack about finding things in your drawers. ~ mw

  • A former member wrote: Not bad...I am not one much for free verse but i love your words, they astound me!Wonderful write...

  • A former member wrote: like this very much Nemo... the last line is awesome.. WELL DONE

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