The Midnight Visitor: A Sonnet
I dreamed a dream one moonlit azure night,
A haunting reverie awakened me.
An apparition bathed in silv'ry light
And clothed in flowing garments I did see.
Beside my bed this ghostly specter stood
In perfect stillness; not a move it made.
I summoned all the courage that I could
To look at it; and silently I prayed.
The seraph gazed at me, its eyes aglow
I thought my wretched life was at an end.
But then he smiled at me, and whispered low,
"Be not afraid," he said, "I am your friend."
I am alone again; my thoughts run deep;
There's much for me to ponder ere I sleep...
A haunting reverie awakened me.
An apparition bathed in silv'ry light
And clothed in flowing garments I did see.
Beside my bed this ghostly specter stood
In perfect stillness; not a move it made.
I summoned all the courage that I could
To look at it; and silently I prayed.
The seraph gazed at me, its eyes aglow
I thought my wretched life was at an end.
But then he smiled at me, and whispered low,
"Be not afraid," he said, "I am your friend."
I am alone again; my thoughts run deep;
There's much for me to ponder ere I sleep...
Published by Mike Powers
Winner of the 2010 Best of AC Award in the Books category, I am a freelance writer with extensive experience writing online book, movie, and music reviews, poetry, short stories, and other articles of gener... View profile
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49 Comments
Post a Commentexcellent writing:) thanks for sharing
Well now Mike, I have to comment that this is one fine piece of work. You have the talent and I'm certain that God is pleased with what you're doing with it. Congratulations. Michael
I like it even better re-reading it.
Awesome! 5*
Love the imagery!
Well done!
Amazing and darkly beautiful. I love this poem Mike!
Loved it, great photo with!! :-)
LOVE IT!
LOVE IT!