Prelude to Night

by FTS Miles   Jan 14, 2005


There is a lesson in this calamity of gold,
Though the struggling orb takes no solace,
Igniting against dusk one final onslaught bold.
Battalions of royal, red, sepia, pink,
Wash outward against night’s ally storm,
Engaging grey and violet, blue and black,
Until the sky bursts a vanity of monstrous form.
Corpses of the fallen swath mountains of darkness
With their daunting wraiths of decaying hue
Until no more resistance can be fathomed…
Yet one last stand is bravely combusted anew.
I recognize despite an all devouring rout
This star will not go gentle into this death of light.
With grudging admiration for such heroic plight,
Humbled by this ageless battle’s evocative might.
I indulge in the stirring beauty of this sight,
Even as I celebrate my allegiance to mother night.

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  • 17 years ago

    by Monique

    As everyone else has previously stated, the imagery in this poem is breathtaking. Your writing style allows the reader to be part of this poem.

    good work, and please comment on my new poems.

    --nique.

  • 18 years ago

    by Jin

    It felt good reading this poem. Gives you a sense of serenity in sorts. I love it!... Nice Work!

  • 18 years ago

    by Amanda Bee

    The imagery in this poem was spectacular. Your poetry seriously makes my heart tremble. It brings about such emotion. I loved this one. My favorite one from you so far.
    This was my favorite part: "This star will not go gentle into this death of light.
    With grudging admiration for such heroic plight,
    Humbled by this ageless battle’s evocative might.
    I indulge in the stirring beauty of this sight,
    Even as I celebrate my allegiance to mother night."

    Lovely!

  • 19 years ago

    by Jacki

    You did a great job describing this poem, it was perfect and very vivid. I thought you did a wonderful job

  • 19 years ago

    by erely

    Beautifully described,I have watched it in the sunrise...it's totally awesome and the power of it is overwhelming...
    Your writing to is awesome

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