I Go Walking After Midnight
by Barbara Lynn Terry
 

I got up because I couldn't sleep
and I could have sat and weeped
but instead I got out my clothes
and chose my black hose
to go with my black dress.

I took my coat that was light
and went walking after midnight.
I enjoyed all the colors I could see
by the rays of the moonlight
and I smiled at the sight.

There were oranges, yellows and reds
that was much better than my bed.
The air was very cool but not so
unbearable or really that cold
as my wanderer's lust was fed.

I walked through the park
even though it was after dark
and had saw the most marvelous sights
as I was walking after midnight.

© 2009 by Barbara Lynn Terry