The claws of midnight
are here again,
and once more, I am the prey.
Oh, the mighty night
is absolutely consuming!
I dissolve into the shadows,
aching for a love that has no desire
and no map to find me--
a love that remains
the still air in a room
that has become a prison.
Yet, even in this dead hour,
a soft and gentle murmur persists.
For a heart that is longing,
yearning for love,
is a heart that still beats--
a defiant pulse
carving a bold path
toward a beautiful dawn,
where I am no longer the prey,
but the maker
of my own light.
Copyright 2026, Rose Marie Juan-Austin, All Rights Reserved
Stunningly beautiful imagery! Defiant, inspirational and motivational! Truly a great work of art!
A very difficult poem for me to know the central idea behind.Read it four times to imbibe the meaning, but failed utterly.Only some tips from u may enable me to know the purpose of this poem Mam.May be my science background is a barrier.
the difiant heart is yearning for the soulful love/// beautiful loving poem
A captivating poem about the power of loves absence and the strength of love within!
Magnificent, Rose Marie. May we all have the power to summon the light within!
This is a hauntingly quiet poem that echoes from a solitary, suffering heart. It captures the profound struggle to thrive amidst the shadows, finding the strength to transform that darkness into hope and light.
What a powerful and beautiful poem! ! ! You capture defiance and the strength of love in the face of fear with the skill of an artist capturing a beautiful panorama! ! ! I love this poem! Wonderfully penned! ! !
A beautiful poem throughout! An interesting subject indeed with dangerous and bright implications! Thank you for sharing it!
The imagery in this poem is marvelous, filling the poem with a sense of panic and uncertainty! Well written! I can tell that you put lots of time into this one!
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Heartfelt and expressive words, a light is in your heart which speaks to many people. Keep writing lovely words.