Limbo

Can't find the sleep, its hiding in the dark
can't stay awake, my eyes lost their spark
stuck in the inbetween, a limbo of daydreams
where my mind floats, flutters unseen

Too tired it seems, sleep avoids me
it creeps away into the night, to be free
lay my head to find some release
but the brain's voices wont give me peace

Sleep lost in the dim light
as my eyes put up a fight
though I seek the dreams
body is tearing at the seams

This fatigue, feels deflating
when you spend your whole night just waiting
for the freedom from life's test
where the body and mind get some rest

Thanks for reading,

Peace & Love.

Kyle.

4:00 am

Waiting so long, endless it seems, sleep eludes me

Feeling numb, my brain has gone wrong, where is the release

just passing lonely hours watching shadows prance

as the sounds of the night lead my mind on a long dance

Tried counting sheep, they departed as my thoughts started

flowing like reflective word rivers, into places uncharted

all comes flooding, the banks have broken, I'm drowning

the crushing wall of words, memories, crashes down on me

Swept by on a tide of ideas, failings, feelings and fears

the current so fast, dragging me down, the bed so near

these depths so murky cant get a glimpse of light

just another long, lonely, dark night

Is that the sun, just off in the distance

or the moon mocking my existence

don't know what is real or imagined, cant take much more

my eyes, attuned to the dark, the clock says four

Thanks for reading.

Peace & Love.

Kyle.

 

The Night Watchman Returns

Patiently peering past

patrolling perilous parts

pacing precarious ports

protecting, projecting, promising, peaceful paths

Every night he is on call

Watches, whilst weariness wears

waits whistling when woe wails within

when wraiths wage wrathful war 

works wordlessly, while worlds weakest worry

He keeps us safe when night-time falls

Midnight, moonlight, morning merely muttering, muted 

misty mirages masquerade menacingly

mean monstrosities manoeuvre

more monsters materialise

He will never fail or drop the ball

Fiercely, furiously, forces foes further

fearless figure fights fretfulness

forwards for freedom from fearful fantasy

fiends foiled, frozen forever

The night watchman will heal your dreams, one and all

Thanks for reading.
Peace, love and sweet dreams.
Kyle.

Ghosts

Visions in darkness, snapshots of a scream

spectres in my nightmares, haunting all my dreams

spirits forever wailing, an eerie deathly sound

an icy chill clings, like a mist all around

Ghosts in the night or just tricks of the light

bones weak and weary, they creak, as fear forces flight

the shadow in the corner, watching menacingly

waiting for me to close my eyes, What does it want with me?

The apparition appears, when the sun goes away

inside I scream silently, my voice too scared to stay

this phantom pervades my peace, shatters my self belief

crashes and clatters, like a poltergeist, gives me no relief

This visitor before me, invading all my thoughts

creeps into old memories, ties my brain in knots

until the sun comes up, cuts through the gloom

bathes the room in light, no more thoughts of doom

Thanks for reading.

Peace & Love.

Kyle.

Sleepless

I've heard those distant rains
on joyless tear soaked days
when my thoughts cannot contain
all the pain inside, that stays

I've held those pitiful cries
deep inside, which I cannot release
with every thought just lies
that offer no peace

I've felt death's cold embrace
under dark grey skies
like I've lost a race
for which there was no prize

I've had those sleepless nights
where, in the dark, thoughts flow
every one a personal slight
attacking to make you feel low

I've wore that fake smile
when all I have to give is tears
I've been lost for miles
and for many long years

I've felt the darkness take hold
on days with no sun
try to be bold
and against the odds I won

Thanks for reading.

Peace & Love.

Kyle

Dream lover

A beauty queen, in the dreams where I fall

my eyelids tight, I hear her call

my love, holds herself, like a work of art

her eyes peer through the dark, pierce my heart

Her words inspire, they conjure feelings deep

she speaks a lullaby that helps to sleep

keep the nightmares at bay

with the beautiful things she says

Her perfect way, under the stars, her dress sways

never led astray, always there at the end of day

with her arms held wide, to hold me near

we could fly through the stratosphere

To see her smile, her light shines bright

the prettiest sight in the dark of night

when she laughs, my heart gleams

the lady in my dreams, lover in moonlit streams

Thanks for reading.

Peace & Love.

Kyle

Dark nights, dark skies

Dark skies, the couple lost in each others eyes

 the station at midnight, feeling the highs

down the road the party is starting

the beer flows, as the bus is departing

Dark nights, dancing under bright lights

the lonely, looking for love, could be tonight

the music lifts, shifts the feet, to its beat

as a new journey starts and two hearts meet

Dark retreats, electricity lights the streets

as new couples take their seats

the promises never to betray, hurt or play away

as the taxis pull out and take them towards new days

Dark turns to light, The stragglers wave farewell to the night

awaiting the first bus at the station, the chill air bites

the day begins anew, as the workers pour through

until the sun drops and the night comes into view

Thanks for reading.

Peace & Love

Kyle.

Star lover

Makes the world spin, keeps me on the ride

the girl who never wants to let go, doesn't hide

the one who wont ever leave, her light gleams

the star lover, who lives in my dreams

Forever turning, whirling, heart like a blanket

wrapped around tight, the best thing on the planet

who always sings along, when the music plays on

the star lover, her beauty shines down upon

She dances with a passion, cuddle from a work of art

held to her, never let her go, no way to part

I could never run, always want her by my side

the star lover, who always has her arms open wide

She sets my heart on overdrive, when she says my name

her tones touch my soul, she never plays any games

always ready to call, when my eyes close I dream of her

drifting through the universe, the star lover

Thanks for reading.

Peace & Love.

Kyle.

heartbeat of the night

True love takes flight, angels sing tonight
in this dance hall at midnight, a passion ignites
a fire lit from long dormant ashes
restarted as two combine, to send sparks crashing

Against the backdrop of the night
the songs sing of love, we felt it unite
the music moved the soul, healed our hearts
to inflame the cinders, left when the past departs

We dance with the beat of the night
rhythm perfectly in time, the moon our spotlight
the stage our lifeline, a show set for a lifetime
as the last bars play out, we kiss as the sun climbs 

Thanks for reading.

Peace & Love.

Kyle.

The night watchman part 3

The watchman sleeps, guitar at feet

his nights work complete

drifts as the sun rises at dawn

but who watches when the watchman's dreams are torn?

When the terrors unfold

who gives him the power to be bold?

his own demons come out to play

when he lets himself drift away

Uninvited, they infest, not guests, they ingest

any happiness, the watchman snoozes, distressed

every moment a tortured thought

the sweat begins to pour

Strength drained, cant fight tears or deep buried fears

he dreams, in horror, at all the lost years

the love he holds dear, he cant show his heart

who will hold on when the watchman's dreams fall apart?

After the pain of the day the watchman sits at his post

always to watch and lay to sleep the dark ghosts

his mask a bit worn, his figure less sure

but the night has its guide, forever keeping secure 

Thanks for reading.

Peace & Love.

Kyle.

The Night Watchman part 2

 Sits perched, his guitar gently strums to the wind

the watchman still waits, his story just begins

slaying the demons of darkness

the night terrors that infest us

Whatever weather, whether wild or mild, sits in style

he never leaves his role, never breaks into smile

just plays his tune to soothe, smooth flowing

turns the darkness into colours, bright, glowing

When he catches sight of a bad dream, he breaks clear

fast as the night he is there to fight the fears

the nightwatchman never gives in or retreats

he knows the night so well, there are no defeats

So as you sleep, do so safe and calm

the night is his domain, keeps you safe from harm

as his guitar sings notes into the air

listen out for them, they show he is there

Thanks for reading.

Peace & Love 

Kyle.

Midnight light

Drifting by the midnight light
under the dark cold skies
stars, glittery, shine bright
such a wondrous night

Wandering the grand expanse
feet moving in stuttered dance
under our lonely moon
if we had two, would sing an harmonious tune

Upwards on this hill of life
a long grind, can cut like a knife
but the views are so nice
a landscape worth the admission price

Alone, drinking in the beautiful show
a glimpse at the world in flow
the picture always shifting
the scene, a vision, a dream, so uplifting 

Thanks for reading.

Peace and Love.

Kyle.

Days and night

The days never seem to end, walking asleep

barely start, just exist in between

you could drop in at any point, always the same

any time at all, nothing ever changes the game

The drone of the wind through the window

the glare of the sun on screen

the things we do

no life in between

The days could become one, us a dormant swarm

just a big grey cloudy storm

a constant downpour of freezing rain

as the lightning fries the brain

The days go on and on, daydreaming, so far gone

too many passed to find the right tone

no escape from the aching gloom

until the new moon enters the room

The nights, the life begins at last

after the hours of daylight pass

the dancing, singing, friendships can eclipse

the sun, long in the past, now we give the stars a kiss

 Thanks for reading.

Peace and Love

Kyle.

The night watchman

When day ends, and the night falls
when the sun leaves the sky and darkness calls
the watchman sits, his duty to observe
protect the dreams, of those who deserve

As the light fades he looks over
barely shifts, just watches as shadows cover
the world asleep, so many souls deep in slumber
eases troubled minds, brings comfort

The watcher scans the cities villages, towns
always ready to bring his peaceful sounds
to calm disturbed thoughts until sunrise
and he can rest, his job done tonight

Thanks for reading.

Peace and love.

Kyle.

city streets

These streets heal wounds, those dark purple bruises

dulled to the pain, walk the night as the city snoozes

my stride proud, full of purpose, feels right

this city the sounds, the lights, the night

Never a doubt id bounce

it happens sometimes, you trip, fall down

a thud, hit the ground

the rise back feels like you've won a million pounds

You let the city take you in, lead you on

a journey, no destination, no gps set on the phone

just a walk alone, soaking in the vibes as it unfurls

the city at night, a sprinkle of life, a dreamworld filled with light

Thanks for reading.

Peace and love.

Kyle.

In my dreams

Are you the one I see in dreams?

where the monsters howl, blood curdling screams

the voice in the darkness

the sounds that disturb in this place so heartless

Are you the one I see in dreams?

as the demons get closer, can sense their evil schemes

the arms that reach out

the fear deep in my heart, try to shout

Are you the one I see in dreams?

where the path gets twisted, am lost it seems

the hand in the fog, the dress that billows

as I cry rivers on my pillows

Are you the one I see in dreams?

the one who takes me in when the darkness streams

saves me when the horrors entangle, cutting me free

puts arms around, holds tight, cuddles me, are you she?

Thanks for reading,

Peace and love.

Kyle.

Sleepless nights

Oh these sleepless nights
let me drift into dreams, will soon be light
no sleep in sight, as my thoughts collide
waltzing around like a dancer,  my eyes open wide

On these dreamless nights, stare at the moon
wonder are you looking too, from your room
are you awake with me, watching the stars
just wishing for a sign. that the time is ours

On these nights, restless and wide awake
wonder do you see me with eyes closed, does the heart ache?
could draw you from memory, my thoughts so lifelike
a scrapbook of sketches to sift through, almost dreamlike

Oh these wandering thoughts, so sleep deprived
if only I could drift away, into my dreams id dive
to see you close, feel you near
but the dreams will have to wait, whilst I think of you here

Thanks for reading. Peace and Love.
Kyle.

Darkness

The lights went out, the town fell under a blanket of night
into darkness we ventured, let it engulf us in tranquillity
star filled sky above glowed bright like neon lights
so vivid and vast, a universe of possibility

Our hearts played the beat, the stars lit the night
spent so long blinded by the city, now at ease
darkness gave us a new view, a world so bright
held you tight, against the cool nights breeze

In this galaxy so big, we found a love to give
to let our feelings show, our fears undone
in this darkness we found what we need to live
two souls collide, like day and night, to create one

As the lights are powered up again, the world looks new
all so much more colourful, bright, unworn
so much to explore, just me and you
in this land reborn

Thanks for reading,
Kyle

Witching hour

I love this hour, so mystical, so magical, so full of power
this time of night, clear, calm, serene
time to let inspiration flourish, let it grow, like a beautiful flower
as the world sleeps through, dreaming in wide screen

Music playing to set the pace, as my mind flies
a wash of guitars, drums and sounds spellbinding
i dive into their deep tones, their soulful lows and glorious highs
as they drift into my soul, touching every nerve, tingles the skin, unwinding

A voice, a teller of tales, stories with heart and emotion
opens the mind, sets it free to explore deep within, to search its feelings
its depths hidden like the deepest ocean
all whilst the world gently turns over, dreaming of their dealings

This, the witching hour, bewitches, a time to savour
leaves me entranced, thoughts fully enhanced
the surreal feel of the night, with the sounds turned high, pure
clean, crystal like, as the distractions pass and I can advance

Thanks for reading,

Kyle. 

Todays soundtrack included tracy chapman, mark lanegan, matchbox twenty, crowded house, and tonnes more. always an inspiration!

Night

Tears flood when the sun passes the horizon
night where my heart and soul collide
a fountain of pain, in the inky darkness, rising
feed my creative mind, pain and joy combine

When stars ignite the dark blank sky
like thoughts in my mind, a battleground
a collision course every night, of dark against light, a stuttered cry
hours where, defences worn bare, I struggle, drowned

blackness of night, like a mirror of my mind, reflecting back, an insight
to show all my stormy seas, waves of emotion
hiding away throughout the day, they stand out like neon at night
feelings of loss, haunting my thoughts, a vast ocean

Sun rise, way off in the distance, my defensive shell rises alongside
night where I let my thoughts flow free
now hidden deep inside
until the sun goes down, moonlight kisses my eyes, and  I can be me

Thanks for reading.

Kyle.