Creature of the Night
I have become a creature of the night
No longer sleeping to meet the dawn
But instead spending my days anticipating
The velvety darkness and the stillness of the night
Desiring the sultry blanket of nothingness
That only comes when the shadows overcome
And soothe like a balm
The burns and blisters from the heat of the day
I now crave moonlight and quiet
More than sunlight and chaos
I endlessly watch the clock
Waiting for dusk to start its creeping journey
Down the horizon into the night
I love the darkness and the energies that arise
And come to me with the
Slow descent of the Sun
Surrounding me with comfort, love and guidance
When all lights are extinguished
Except for possibly a beautifully scented candle
Flickering on the nightstand
Gardenia, Lavender or a deep and musky Patchouli
Wafting through the air
Summoning dreams, memories and desires
I did not know were within me
Fueled with a cool glass of wine
And soft music in the background
Leonard Cohen or Tom Waits
My heart pounds to the strains and
I want to shout and sing
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
I let the darkness overcome me
I let it
Swallow me
Drown me
Seduce me
Reduce me
Spit me out and make me whole again
Until I drift off
Only to be aroused at
The witching hour
My mind full of thoughts
Realization of truths
And love
I have become a creature of the night
- Julie O'Hara 2023
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That was brilliant so expressive.
Such a poetic verse..loved your beautiful poem Mrs. O'Hara
Great poem and I love the smell of Gardenia, Lavender and a deep musky Patchouli! My absolute favored smells!!!! 💚🩷💙♥️💜❤️🪬
I always felt more alive after the sun settled and the moon took over. There's just something magical about the moon.
I love the night, especially with a view of the sky.
I am a night owl too🦉 Daytime can suck it!
Congratulations on your Top Story💯♥️🎉
I used to like the night when I was younger but now, it just sends me to sleep. On the sofa. Now I'm an older woman, I prefer the dawn especially the light and the colours in the sky. Makes me feel alive and energised. I quite like that. Great poem!
I am definitely a night owl and have dealt with insomnia most of my life, but I also allow myself more creativity at night. (Appreciate Leonard and Tom, too!)
I like the dark better too. Peaceful, quiet. Enveloping. Nice work.
Some wonderful dark poetry