A Piece of Night

 

I was just watching the rain fall

a spray from above that washes all

a brief light ray breaking the grey

reminding of a sunny day

one where we found our way

 

It was long ago in a distant time

where dreams were real

a time sublime

the Watchman snoozes

darkness loses

its hold

a day where demons

stayed in from the cold

and strained screams

were faded memories of old

 

I was just dreaming

the Watchman thought

so long a time

since some sleep he'd caught

Where were the demons lurking?

Where was that creak in the dark?

Where were the pained shrieks

of a nightmare world so stark?

Was his job complete?

Had his enemies fallen to defeat?

Was the night safe for those that needed

to breath, to feel a sense of relief?

 

Was I dreaming?

bleary eyes adjusted to moon stained night

such a peaceful place this city

when there is nothing to cause fright

the quiet alleys, the dim lit streets

the cobblestones beneath aching feet

where in the past blood had poured

under skies where thunder roared

 

Was I dreaming?

no nightmares

no terror filled blank stares

just light rain to wash away remnants of horror fuelled visions

ghostly apparitions

chilled air to blow away any lingering despair

drains down to the darkest depths

into the demons’ lair

the peace of night his only care

a piece of night to hold tight

 

He knew in his heart that somewhere in the shadows

a being is being born to bad blood and broken hope

he knows he will have to stand again in battle

as the winds start again to blow

and the windows rattle

the Watchman will be ready

to take the night and hold her steady

 

 

Thanks For Reading.

Peace & Love

Kyle

Thank You Jasmine For the photo, it is perfect