Poem written one stormy night on the beach

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By Rebecca Longtin

the darkness closing in 

waves pound on the shore 

white caps harshly bright 

reflect faraway lights 

my heart rate elevated 

my footsteps steady 

my mind matches the sea 

I disappear deeper into the obscurity

In the Quiet of the Darkness

In the Quiet of the Darkness
By Rebecca Longtin

In the quiet of the darkness
the evening grows long
as the sun sets early
and the temperature drops.

My eyelids droop deeply
searching the escape of sleep.
I seek out a distraction to stay awake,
a podcast, an audiobook, social media….

In the quiet of the darkness
I find warmth under my Grandmother’s quilt.
Eyes closed, sleep now escapes me
as the film of my life plays and replays.

You in a starring role feel so close.
So many questions remain
although the tears have long dried.
I drift off to sleep.

In the quiet of the darkness
a train rhythmically rattles by,
a Carolina Wren sings her song.
Morning has come too soon.