In The Night

Sleeping next to me
Her body rarely moves
Echoing the stillness
And the dark quiet of the night

I pull her gently closer to me
Trying desperately to feel her calm
The beasts of the night are held back
By steel reins of contentment

Now welcome
Sleep finds me again

— Michael Anthony, Jul 10, 2009

About This Poem

About the Author

Region, Country: San Francisco Bay Area - USA, USA

Favorite Poets: Bukowski, Billy Collins, Ted Kooser, Haiku & Harvey Kurtzman (a visual poet, of sorts)

Critiques

Seren

16 years 11 months ago

I dont think I have had the

I dont think I have had the pleasure of reading anything of yours before(but I could be wrong) lol .. but this is a little Gem ... Adored its poignance and beauty ... Love Jayne

Bonitaj

16 years 10 months ago

TO SLEEP PERCHANCE TO DREAM... Boy Michael this poem says a lot, even though there are so few words! The need to claim contentment from THE OTHER (psychology term for the one we connect with - needn't be a permanent partner either - usually THE OTHER HALF of ourselves we seek out!). Your inner thoughts and needs speak so clearly it's almost a relief to see you find some restful sleep albeit for just the one night! :)a real Gem as Jayne says! Nice write CHeers Boni

Michael Anthony