National Poetry Writing Challenge Day 17 to write a Nocturne. A nocturne is a composition to be played at night, usually for piano, with a tender, melancholy sort of sound. The nocturne should be able to translate this sensibility to poetic form.
My heart weighs a ton, the battle’s won,
The night is long, I await the sun,
I know not what tidings, ‘morrow shall bring,
Melancholy engulfs, the enemy crushed, yet my heart’s lost it’s zing…
The air is still, the road deserted,
My mind a frenzy, my thoughts distorted,
My peace threatened, I cannot breathe,
A longing deep, brews within and vows to seethe…
I rest my throbbing head, a forlorn tear escapes,
The moonlight pale, thro’ the skylight, gapes,
Shattering the darkness, a beam beholds,
And that one moment, a secret unfolds…
A gentle breeze blows, strokes me tenderly,
A night owl hoots, ” You cannot be lonely”,
I feel it’s presence, I see it’s shadow on the slab,
“The moon, the stars, yours to grab”.
“Stretch your hand and take your share”,
“Joys are yours, sorrows not yours to bare”,
“Listen to the music of the night, it’s soft, soothing melody”,
“My pretty, the night is long, rest awhile, bow not to life’s malady”.
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17 responses to “NaPoWriMo : Day 17- The Night’s My Refuge”
Woooowww beautiful write <3
Thanks Preethi⚘
Simply wonderful! Beautifully written Smitha.
Thank you Vandana for the appreciation. Its very kind of you.
You are welcome!
Fantastic as always…👌👌
Thanks Archana, as always 🙂
Beautiful words !👌👌
Thanks Sudalai😊
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Sharing one from the archives again for those who haven’t read it. Have a wonderful week ahead!
A sweet and poignant poem, Smitha.
Thanks Robbie🙂. So happy you liked it. From the Napowrimo archives.
Your poems are so expressive and full of emotions, Smitha. Simply beautiful!
Thank you :). Your comments are so full of appreciation. It encourages me to write more. Thank you so much Pranitha. Means a lot. XXX
Oh! you must! I am sure a lot of people will benefit from your thoughts and experiences, Smitha. It is a pleasure to read them 🙂