those hours

Frank Prem

it's the chill hours
those darkness ones
when the bed hasn't been enough
and footsteps have led
to the place on the porch
where the stars are an expression
as brittle as feeling

 

those hours
when a curl of smoke unravels
while the goose-bumps rise
into encroachment by a shiver
from the surrounding silence

 

no-one should ask questions
in those hours
no good can come of it
and the answers won't stay till it's light

 

don't ask
go back to bed
sleep if you can
this is not the hour for that
just don't ask

 

~

  • Author: Frank Prem (Offline Offline)
  • Published: November 29th, 2017 00:03
  • Category: Reflection
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  • Michael Edwards

    Good read Frank - I know the hours well.

    • Frank Prem

      Dark times in the night.

    • Goldfinch60

      The hours are always there, good write.

    • orchidee

      Good write Frank.

      • Frank Prem

        Thank you, O.

      • FredPeyer

        Completely agree with you, Frank! There is only one good thing about these hours: Tell a stupid joke and it seems hillarious!

        • Frank Prem

          Cheers Fred. Did you hear the one about ...

        • poetboy123

          Wonderful imagery in this one!

          • Frank Prem

            Thank you pb. Appreciated.



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