While the city sleeps <br />I roam the streets <br />Feeling a sense... <br />Of contentment and peace <br />I see the homes <br />Where lights shine dimly <br />And I know that <br />Life and love go on... <br /> <br />But out here... <br />Out here I'm all alone... <br />While some may wonder <br />At my plight <br />To walk the streets on through the night <br />I feel grounded... <br />Feel content... <br />Feel at home <br />And yet...tonight... <br />No...not tonight... <br /> <br />The wind has shifted <br />And sudden sleet stings me <br />And still... <br />It's not the elements <br />That cause my concern tonight... <br />No...not the elements <br />The wind though bitter <br />Will just blow through me <br />I've made my peace with it <br />Long ago <br />The rain, the snow <br />They comfort me... <br />And wash away my sorrows <br />No...it's not the elements <br />That cause my concern <br />Not tonight... <br /> <br />As if I passed through electric field <br />I sense that which I'll have to deal <br />My nerves on end are cautious now <br />And I watch out... <br />For I know... <br />Yes I know that 'harm' is near! <br /> <br />Has it followed from my home? <br />Has it stalked me while I roam? <br />What of this car.. <br />That slowly crawls by... <br />Then turns around to be beside me... <br />Who else would wake at 2: 00 am <br />To walk the streets... <br />Be ye foe...or be ye friend? <br />I think I'll pass you by... <br />I walk slowly and deliberate <br />Controlling nerves and urges... <br />To run like the wind! <br /> <br />Do not show fear I tell myself <br />And inside, all the while... <br />My soul speaks to me... <br /> <br />If this be 'Harm' that I have seen... <br />Then send a message clear <br />I do not fear thee... <br />No...I know thee! <br />And if you know what's good... <br />You'll keep out of My way! <br /> <br />Now then... <br />Let me enjoy my walk... <br />In peace! <br /> <br />Dee Daffodil (HW) 3 December,2008<br /><br />Dee Daffodil<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/while-the-city-sleeps/
