Nighttime Musings

Nighttime Musings

A Poem by Joshua W. Harris
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Another piece found in a cluttered mess of poetry I had forgotten I had penned.

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I can see you,
As bright as the morning sun.
You are the first born, and the oldest of your kind.
Though you will die by morning.
You follow me through the motions,
As I move.
The darkness surrounds,
Swallows,
And consumes us whole.
It searches, and divides,
The weak from the strong.
The smoke tries to hide your face,
But you are the fire.
The sun tries to blind me to your presence,
But you can not be cowed by your brother.
Two by two, even brighter than you,
They race past and forward.
Red and white.
They are the fires of human hand.
They mechanized brothers in the darkness.
Not truly your kin.
You watch me,
Even when I have cursed you.
Told you to leave.
You shelter my tender heart within your own boundless understanding.
You cease the pounding drums,
The frantic racing of uncertainty,
And give way to peace unattainable through will.
Separate.
Tentative.
Aloof.
Resilient.
Guide me home.

© 2014 Joshua W. Harris


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This is a very powerful write. Projected to your readers in a very meaningful and profound way

Posted 10 Years Ago


Joshua W. Harris

10 Years Ago

Thank you so much for the review, Susan! I really do appreciate it! I am so glad that you enjoyed th.. read more
That was such a sad poem. I did enjoy it, and I think it was well written.

Posted 10 Years Ago


Joshua W. Harris

10 Years Ago

Thank you for the kind words, Stephanie. =]
I am glad that you enjoyed be piece and thought it.. read more
Stephanie M

10 Years Ago

I find that writing poetry can be very therapeutic.
An enjoyable read from one end to the other. Descriptive, to the point of making one feel elsewhere but also watching that same night sky... All Good Things my friend, Neville


Posted 10 Years Ago


Joshua W. Harris

10 Years Ago

I am really glad that you liked the piece, Neville! Thanks so much for stopping by and checking it o.. read more
Neville

10 Years Ago

My pleasure entirely, N
An enjoyable read from one end to the other. Descriptive, to the point of making one feel elsewhere but also watching that same night sky... All Good Things my friend, Neville

Posted 10 Years Ago


There's a real tenderness to this piece. It really is night time musings. Almost like those incoherent thoughts that flash through the mind before falling to sleep, but it has its own logic. I like the ending to, and I'm usually a stickler for endings, but you nailed it here. At first I sort of wanted chop off the last line, but I liked it on the 2nd read.

The only line I would consider changing is "bright as the morning sun" - a little cliche. But I love the rest. It remains somewhat aloof and mysterious.

Posted 10 Years Ago


Joshua W. Harris

10 Years Ago

I am happy to hear that you enjoyed the piece for the most part.
The last line has significanc.. read more

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Added on May 6, 2014
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