Night, And Dawn Poem by Will Barber

Night, And Dawn

Rating: 5.0


Ghosts roam the night, to seek the sleepers out
And feast upon their dreams. Ghosts search the night
For old memories, the sound and sight
Of passions they have lost in silent ground.

Dreams roam the night air, seeking ones who wake,
Their beating hearts roused by contact with divine
Spirits who call them to arise, and shine,
And dream nobler dreams, nobly to speak

Of all the Earth's travails, and of the good that there
Lies 'round about the feet of those who walk
About her earthen walls, of the sweet silks
That 'round the ankles of her maidens swirl.

Ghosts and dreams recede westward, as the sun
Calls all the mortals to begin again.

2006

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Tranquil Ocean 03 September 2006

A new dawn for WB with old ghosts and dreams receding westward? ? Having read this poem again..it still instills a sense of awe and wonder.Amazing work. Love...TO

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William Jackson 03 September 2006

Simply breathtaking Will. I liked it even better this time. Wow!

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Sandra Fowler 05 September 2006

Very beautiful.Will. Your music for the night is awesome and inspiring. From such fey dreams a poem can be woven. Warm regards, Sandra

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Tailor Bell 01 October 2006

wonderful verse that flows easily into a marvelous ending. magnificent work, Will, and another of my favs. -Tailor

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Melvina Germain 04 September 2006

I love this poem Will, but I'm sure I commented on it before. Melvina

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Prince Obed de la Cruz 20 January 2010

fantastic piece of poetry

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Luis Gil 22 February 2009

Silver skill weaves dreams of poetry. Shine on, Will.

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Goldy Locks 27 March 2007

i was afraid this would be too hopeful/delusioned. but, it wasnt! kept on a visioned track (and gave me goosebumps) . 'silver waters that i might have slept in.' hope you are well. been away for too long. care, sjg

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Robert Howard 11 November 2006

A beautifully paced poem whose elegant language gracefully describes the thought process itself. Wonderfully done! Robert

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Brian Dorn 06 November 2006

Beautifully done, Will... eerie, and at the same time, inspiring. Great write! ! Brian

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