As the Quiet Night
As the quiet night awakes me
Catching my shallow breath
My heart cries lonesome sorrow’s plea
As tears roll silent death
You are gone away now
To wars and soldier’s vows
My heart lies disavowed
Come home in dreams so tenderly
As the quiet night awakes me
February 16, 2022
Quietus Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Unseeking Seeker
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