Chill of Night

Chill of night unfolds

Like that of a thread-bare sheet

Holding little warmth

Providing meager comfort

Allowing the mind to roam

Wherever it wills in dead of night

No barriers does it hold

Despite desire

Left to shiver in the cold

Until numbness takes control

~

~~ Dominic R. DiFrancesco ~~

 

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4 responses to “Chill of Night”

  1. cozyblanketsnowflakerepetitioncompulsion Avatar

    Great poem — I could really see it in my mind and in memories

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      Thank you very much. :)

  2. Wordifull Melanie Avatar

    “Like that of a thread-bare sheet

    Holding little warmth” paints the picture :)

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      Thank you very much. :)

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