The lantern at the end of the sidewalk
always stays on at night
for the dreamers and the drop-outs
for the studious and the stragglers
for the average and the star
it keeps its light on for those who need it
for it might be the only warmth they got
The lantern at the end of the sidewalk
stays bright no matter the season
Through rain and snow
when its top is white and its pole is rusted
Through falling leaves and warm humid days
when its metal is hot iron to the touch
Standing tall through the weather
for the neurotics and the hippies
for the reserved and the flamboyant
for you and for me
it keeps its light on for those who need it
for it might be the only warmth they got
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Poet\'s Dream (
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Comments1
Metaphoric this poem speaks of light and darkness and cool and warm. Nicely done
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