Answer Night

Photo ~ Ziegfeld Girl ~ Alfred Cheney Johnston

Answer night-
Where is the dream-
Where is the sigh-
Where is the nightingale?

Ah, said night-
Where is the beam-
Where is the cry-
Where is the sun’s sail?

Whining sapphire, said the sun-
Where is the rainbow-
Where is tomorrow’s heart-
Where is the morning glory?

Siblings, said the morning glory-
Where is destiny’s bower-
Where is the gift of hours-
Where is love given sight?
Here-said Cupid’s arrow-

©Susie Clevenger 2016

Comments

brudberg said…
We started almost the same way, but yours was so much more positive than mine... love the last line... that's how I would like night to be.
Debi Swim said…
I love this Kerry... the nightingale, the morning glory, cupid's arrow.
Debi Swim said…
I'm so sorry - I mean Susie, of course.
Sherry Blue Sky said…
WOW! This is amazing! A wonderful poem, Susie.
Jim said…
O yes, Susie. Night is humdrum except for lovers and evening sporting game events. Mostly.
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Gillena Cox said…
Good One!!!, absolutely luv it. The finale is awesome

much love...
Sanaa Rizvi said…
Gorgeous imagery here...❤️ sigh... love morning glory and tomorrow's heart ❤️
Helen said…
Susie, Susie ~~~ incredible write!!
Kim M. Russell said…
Oh, Susie, I love this!
Anonymous said…
Great Ending! (but then one wonders)
Te last line adds unexpected depth
ayala said…
I love this, Susie.
Ann Bennett said…
What a great read. The progression piqued my interest in reading the next line. Great work.