Infinity



I am that tiny speck of light
that sneaks through the horizon at dawn,
sparkling like a jewel
before opening the door to day.

I am that crisp bite of morning
that strikes so sharp like a whetted knife,
piercing so cruelly
but awakening you to life.

I am that moment of truthfulness -
the dilemma between right and wrong
that nags at your conscience,
racking your guilt, until ousted.

I am that flicker of new tide
that brings new hope and beauty so rare,
glistening like Heaven’s milk,
embracing your emotions with love.

I am the pin-point of high noon –
that peak – that fastigium of power,
soaring rays like stingrays,
grabbing at senses and burning breath.

I am that second of twilight
that magic moment when lights go off
before stars shine brightly
and night, in all his splendour, reigns king.

I am that final second of life
when Nature’s sleep allows you to dream
but wake again supreme
in Heaven’s harmony of light.
                                                                  

About this poem

This is my last entry on this site for a while.

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Written on May 05, 2019

Submitted by susannaelliott on April 27, 2024

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Quick analysis:

Scheme AXXX BCDC EXXX XXXX XXEX AXDB CFFA
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 1,010
Words 188
Stanzas 7
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4

Susanna Elliott-Newth

Susanna is a teacher, living near the coastal fringes of the Illawarra Coastline in NSW, Australia. Her environment is her stimulus for her writing. She has published four books of short stories, as well as her own memoir book, and writes educational resources for teachers. more…

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  • JokerGem
    many thanks for sharing....l rather enjoyed this one too
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