Breath of Night
Deep into the night,
we settle within our feats–
whether the bad or the glorious,
we’ll all dream with a treat.
The soothing night begins to fall,
as light as a feathery snow flake.
Our sense of reality will blur,
and we are proven what imagination can make.
The relaxation of evening showers,
our cups of hot chocolate or warm milk,
the softness of the pillow,
and security of our blankets and silk.
Happily say goodnight to the sun,
but look forward to seeing it when you awake–
when your eyes open,
and our senseless but vital dreams begin to shake.
The wind that flows within our bodies
allow us to accept the breath of night–
as we whisper our love and prayers,
she whispers to us the comfort of the darkening of light.
(2011)
