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This Lonely Night
by John Herlihy → (All Poetry by John Herlihy)
Friday, February 17, 2023 Rated "G" by the Author.

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-- This Lonely Night -- John Herlihy The sublime peace of solitude, A safe refuge of the inner self. The quiet hush found in solitude, Interrupted by silent intruders. The dark beauty of the night, Sound in silence, an owl’s hoot. The round face of the full moon, In rising, lends its gentle voice. Pale moonlight bathes the tree, Shadows fall into the darkness. Black as black on a spider’s belly, Crickets fill the air with music. In the distance, a coyote, a bell, A sleek train running the rails. A sad tale of thin violin strings, Dim harmonica notes left behind. Across the barrenness of the night, Wind whispers heard as if haunted. The moon sends forth its stolen light, Not a sound now, only a heartbeat. A scarecrow alone in a green field, Hills in silhouette of moon-filled sky. Solitude gone with the passing train, Leaving in its wake this lonely night. - - - - - - Copyright © John Herlihy Sunday 12 February 2023

Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on February 28, 2023

SUCH A REGAL TRIBUTE TO...A LONELY NIGHT. NOTHING IS WASTED IN OUR LIVES, REALLY. SO, TO THE LONELY NIGHT THAT PRODUCED A NOTABLE WORK AS THIS IS, I SALUTE...THIS LONELY NIGHT. GREAT WORK, THANKS. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...HIS+INSPIRATIONS.

Reviewed by David Thompson

Reviewed on February 18, 2023

Such beauty throughout this piece. Others seem to have their favorite line. So do I ~ Shadows fall into the darkness ~ and more. I really like this one, John.

David

Reviewed by Diana Wiles

You have created the perfect atmosphere for every line of your
impressive poem�
�Hills in silhouette of moon-filled sky.� resonates powerfully
for me, and �A scarecrow alone in a green field� is a touch of genius!

Diana..🍃

Reviewed by Elisabeth Barstowe

Reviewed on February 17, 2023

Beautiful writing. I particularly like �The moon sends forth its stolen light�. A reflection of the sun, given such a mysterious air. Great job!

Reviewed by Odin odin@aflx.com

Relayed images do indeed make up the darkest and loneliest night. For me, it's the train that gives this piece its awareness quotient... asking us to listen carefully as the flow of blood may be quiet, but the flow of air can be another cacophonous wake-up call. Interesting take.