Moments Of Infinity Poem by Barry Middleton

the stormy nights that follow me
and crystal skies on sunlit days
are moments of infinity
that come to baffle and amaze

deep in the woods the shadows fall
and nighttime creatures start to stir
I hear the lonely night bird's call
I savor midnight's sweet liqueur

but pain appears along with grace
and too with joy yet comes regret
to find me in my hiding place
as there are times I would forget

but casting memories aside
refusing night denies the day
I'll take my roller coaster ride
accepting bliss and bleak dismay

outside the stars are shining bright
tomorrow calls for clear blue sky
a storm is brewing in the east
I cannot pause to wonder why

I'll taste the wormwood of deceit
and honey mixed with bitterroot
till time and end of time shall meet
where pleas and arguments are moot