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Sister eye glance, glow dark:

of the night, flickering

on light screen aura stinging my gaze,

sleep evades gently plays

on the chords and strings

of my mind. Phosphenes pitter patter

the white stage of moonlit wardrobe

one door open- gazes glazes

feet feeling the carpet, click shut.

The moon sways behind a curtain of clouds;

blowing kisses to the nighteyed crowd

dipping below the sheets for midnight interlude

flicker of light, the show is running late

phosphenes pitter patter backstage,

twinkling, sprinkling confetti spasms of harlequin

over the dimmed stage of my bedroom floor

dismal, the last act plays out her lullaby

with long lulling notes, and drooping eyelashes

splashing my gaze, thoughts disperse.

Moonlight passes the emptying stage,

phosphenes blur, brilliant stars

dispersing, wishy-washy head sinks to pillow

which folds serene, moon breathes away the clouds...


(10th April 2014)

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