Captured in the fall of evening
Stilled my soul in sweet recline -
Spanning dark unclouded heavens
Where the moon and stars align
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Superbly written; very imaginative; beautiful beyond words. I can only read, re-read and admire your poetry.
Poem that wraps the cosmos round us then to a trance by the fire and sleep and so relaxing for the reader...great... regards
I rate your poetic elevation over these lines as superb. I salute the powerful poetic charm you ever mantain too.. But... But I request you to go ahead with more vigour in this raw world that needs for a few more decades... The unknown 'blessed state' may be your right place if it really exists. But Valerie Dohren is sure to stay here in the form of flesh and blood as we readers need you for many more years.
It is good to be back in the garden of true poetry. This is a soothing, highly refeshing write. Now, I am waiting for my next bedtime. A sure fire 10, but somebody got it wrong.
This poem emanates such a great peace. Reading it, peace enters the heart. Embracing the end of the day, fearless of the night of nights. True greatness of soul is shining in this poem. I love it very much. I put it in my favorite poems. Super 10.
Reminds me of the nights when I've been so tired and weary, as night brought such sweet rest, and the next morning - rejuvenation. Lovely and so enjoyable. Thanks. 10
Oh Val....this is excellent and so very beautiful indeed. It reads with such a great and easy flow, and has such a loving awe surrounding it, it is like magical and glowing..You are a great poetess, I believe you should write a book. You are THAT great. I so admire your poems. Thank you for sharing them with us. Bravo! ! ! ! ! !
Wow impressively penned. Many kudos 4 dis delightful poem dat has a spiritual touch. Accept my votes n regards valerie.
What a way to end the day nocturnal language at its best embraced in love that two souls share the one, poetic wonder to read...regards
In sweet Slumber's balmy breast, let us repose with 'dreams whispering' to greet another glorious day! Soothing!
So very beautiful, a really calming read, didn't want it to end. A really fantastic poem.
I love this poem, so beautiful and elegant. one of the best i have read in a long time.
Lovely as always, descriptively perfect, darkness darkness be my freind......
Night is peaceful when we take our temporary rest! the first two stanzas have something in them to attract the feelings of the readers! Thank you for sharing!
Your poem brings a soft soothing image. Everyone that reads this can see themselves drifting away with you into a somnolent spell. A really great poem Valerie.
I was reading thispoem again from my favorite poem list and i loved it as much or evenmore than the first time. Masterpiece!