This Poem was Submitted By: Kenneth R. Patton On Date: 2007-04-10 11:34:54 . . . Click Here To Mail this Poem to a Friend!

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At Close of Day

At Close of Day. (From Plum Island Turnpike) Noiseless the dusky shadows steal O’er the marshland reaches lone,    The flames of the West    Light their shadowy quest, And the breaking waves intone. The flames of the West shade into gold, The gold flows into green,    The green to blue    Of a somber hue, And the first faint stars are seen. Silent and dark stand the city’s spires, The twink’ling lights flare out,    But the stand of the light    â€˜Gainst the hosts of night, Ends in ignominious rout. The lights disappear; the city sleeps To renew its strength for the morrow,    And some are they     Whose hearts are gay, And some are crushed with sorrow. But there is a city, a city of God, Where the river of peace flows free,    And the souls great theme    Is of joy supreme, And joy through eternity! Then sleep, thou weary, and care-free ones, And dream of a bright tomorrow-    In that city of light    There will be no night, Nor sleep as a balm for sorrow. By: Myron Oakman Patton

Copyright © April 2007 Kenneth R. Patton

Additional Notes:
Another one from my Great-Grandfather. Please refrain from critiquing as I don't want to skew the monthly poetry contest. Thanks for all your interest and I'd be thrilled if you would comment on the forum perhaps. KenP


This Poem was Critiqued By: marilyn terwilleger On Date: 2007-04-25 12:13:53
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 9.53846
Hi Ken....oh this is just beautiful. I honestly felt like I was seeing the city through your Great-Grandfather's eyes. He was a very talented poet and I thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to read his work. Marilyn


This Poem was Critiqued By: Lora Silvey On Date: 2007-04-21 14:53:06
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 9.75000
Ken, As before this is truly a wonderful poem and I thank you for sharing. Are you going to bind and publish any of these on behalf of your great grandfather? He truly had a gift which he has given to you. Best always, Lora
This Poem was Critiqued By: Claire H. Currier On Date: 2007-04-11 08:01:09
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 9.85714
Just want you to know this is as beautiful as the last. I tried to post on forum but I do not get on. I do not believe this will affect the contest at the end of the month if comments are returned to you here. I do believe these two alone need to be shared with more then us. Again, thanks for posting your great grandfather's work. He had a way with his words for sure. God Bless, Claire
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