Into the Night

Light from the dark star
flickering and fading
in the black sky
Her heart heavy from
the news of the drowned
and the saved
Pushing forward
intent on facing
her nemesis
Following the flame
into the night
 
 
Christine Bolton - Poetry for Healing ©

Bjorn is hosting D'Verse Poets tonight
and has prompted us to find Poems in our
bookshelves
My poem is based on the four books
in the photo
 

34 thoughts on “Into the Night”

1. The imagery was immensely astounding. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful post! According to your convenience please do read some of my writings would love to know what you think about them. 🙂🙏

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   1. Thank you Siddarth, You are very kind. I also checked out your blog and enjoyed your writing very much 🙂

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      1. Thank you for respecting my request 🙂🙏. Humbled by your generosity. 😁

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      2. 🥰

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2. This is a wonderful poem

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   1. Thank you so much Sadje. It was a fun challenge 🥰

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      1. I’m liking’s this years Prompts. Very interesting and entertaining poems to read.

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      2. Yes! ☺️

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      3. 👍♥️

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3. Christine, this is excellent! You combined the titles to write a tale of hope. 💞

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   1. Thank you Punam. You are so kind, always 🥰

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      1. Being honest, Christine! It is always a pleasure. 🙂

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   2. This manages to reflect the current situation while remaining hopeful. Just what we need (k)

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      1. Thank you for your kindness 💕🙂

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4. Your book-shelve inspire a creative poem Christen.…

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   1. Thanks Ivor. I’m sure you appreciated The Flame 😊

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      1. Certainly… and it’s bedside table right now….xx

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5. Does she want them to stop fighting?

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   1. No she’s not fighting but she must face her nemesis, wherever she’s going! 😊👍

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      1. Always face your nemesis 👍👍

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6. I liked the last lines on facing one’s nemesis.

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   1. Thanks Frank 😊

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7. Love this composition woven from titles.

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   1. Thank you so much. I appreciate it 😊

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8. “Pushing forward
   intent on facing
   her nemesis”
   I am inspired by these lines.

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   1. Thank you Ali. You’re most kind 😊💕

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9. This is beautifully written Christine.

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   1. I’m so happy you liked it Jude. Thank you! 🥰

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      1. My pleasure 🌹

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10. Following that flame is sometimes needed… just hope there is daylight on the other side of night

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    1. She will make sure of it ☺️

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11. A very nice compilation! Your embellishments just top it off nicely!

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    1. Oh so sweet of you Dwight! Thank you 😊

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       1. :<)

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