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Night Mistress
by David J Delaney → (All Poetry by David J Delaney)
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G'day all, back from my poetry performance in Sydney & what a fantastic time my wife & I had, so many people & such a huge stage, must have done something right as I was asked back (to thunderous applauding) for a second reading, so for all you guy's this is the poem that was kept under wraps & I performed.
Night Mistress Eyes feeling heavy, still there’s no reprieve As every K draws me closer to my goal. Thinking of my family, I start to grieve: This mistress of night has taken my soul. Bull lights shine, piercing the dark abyss, Illuminated eyes glint in fear; How many, I wonder become a near miss— Dart into the scrub then disappear? ZZ Top blast their tune to no avail, My head’s ever cloudy on this chilly night. Fresh cool air I deeply inhale, Hoping back home, everything’s right. My wife once again is sleeping alone, I know she wishes I’d give it away; Fearing the worst from the ringing phone, Strength and bravery must be displayed. White flash startles me from a trance— Was this owl an omen, a greater spirit’s will? Through the darkness I continue my advance, Remembering, micro-sleeps kill. Mirrors reflect an untraceable past, Clearance lights snake into the distance; Windscreen highlights the future so vast, This old rig shows no resistance. Now at a truck stop, far from family and home, Glad my night mistress for the moment has gone. Why do I do this? The answer remains unknown; I’ll keep driving, I’ll continue on. David J Delaney 29/01/2009 ©

Reviewed by Edwin Hurdle

Reviewed on March 25, 2009

This is a great poem.I enjoy reading it,take care

Edwin

Reviewed by John Flanagan

Reviewed on March 23, 2009

David,
Fine metaphor of journey, and for me the second last stanza is simply excellent. Thank you.
John

Reviewed by Ch'erie de Perrot

Oh she can be such a B...h
Especially when she throws white paint at yah...
Line, line, line, line, line....Even when you're tucked into the sleeper!!
Glad you got a standing rousing round of applause.
:) HUgzz Ch'erie

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Excellant...
Fee

Reviewed by Stuart McCallum

Reviewed on March 22, 2009

G'day Dave,

I am not surprised (in the slightest) you received a thunderous applause; kudos to you!

"Night Mistress" kept under wraps until the big day is (put simply) poetic magic. I salute you poet.

Your mate in Melbourne, Stuart

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo

Sweet thoughts to share and dreams to ponder....

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed by Gwendolyn Thomas Gath

David enjoyed reading your "Night Mistress"

Gwendolyn