The Night

What folly does this night bring?

A pleasurable view to the private eye?

Or maybe just the singular enjoyment of some solitude.

One cannot say, for sure.

For even the best ideas run awry.

Lost forever, are the lone possibilities,

for so numerous are the challenges, of today.

And plenty are their nemises, too.

For one can spoil the night for two,

nine, for the baseball fan,

and an entire cast, for the avid film critic.

It is far better to "wing it", in my humble opinion.

For gone, is the anticipation trap,

gone, is the worry angle,

and gone, is the wondor factor.

All that is left, is the imagination,

the harmless tickle of the shadows,

and the night..........and all of it's beauty.

— docmaverick, Jan 06, 2008

About This Poem

About the Author

Region, Country: The High Desert, in the wild west, southern California, U.S. of A.., USA

Favorite Poets: Keates, Poe, Dickinson, and Dr. Seuss. There are a smattering of others, but why bother listing 'em all, ya know?, I also rely on a few of our poets, here....for advice, and what not. I couldn't possibly explain what a fountain of live, effective knowledge we have...right here in our midst ! To catch a glimmer of brilliance, merely visit: the Stream.

Critiques

DeWaal

18 years 5 months ago

Critique on "The Night"

The poem stars with the question: "What folly does this night bring?" N thinks of this "folly" as pleasurable activity: "a pleasurable view", "enjoyment of solitude". N ponders on the fact that opportunities to enjoy "follies" can easily be lost due to "the challenges of today" as well as their "nemises". Why is this? N states that: "one can spoil the night for two," He doesn't say, however, how it can be spoiled. N continues to state that it is better to "wing it", in other words, approach the night without any particular mindset or preparation. It seems that N feels that if one doesn't enter the night spontaneously, things like anticipation, and wonder are lost. The poem ends with N stating that imagination and the night's beauty is all that's left. The poem's main intention seems to be a plea to approach the night (life in general?) in a relaxed, intuitive way. Too much thinking and planning can spoil the pleasures life offers. The poem has a pleasant lilt, a kind of jazzy swing that takes the reader from beginning to end with seemingly little effort. It contains beautiful metaphors like "the harmless tickle of the shadows" and interesting expressions like "For even the best ideas run awry." What could be improved? The poem ends on: "and the night……….and all of it’s beauty". Of the three things that "is left" the "harmless tickle of shadows" is the most evocative. The poet could try to find ways to express the other two "things" with equal force and originality. Minor points: spelling of "nemises" and "wondor".

nancyames

18 years 5 months ago

comment on 'The Night' by Docmaverick

Congratulations on a really sophisticated poem, lovely use of language that is both meaningful and pleasant to the ear. It is our sense of beauty that fulfills our humanity, and that is why art is not trivial or merely decorative. In this frightening modern world, the only way out is up, right?

purplemoondoll

18 years 5 months ago

All that is left, is the

All that is left, is the imagination, the harmless tickle of the shadows, and the night……….and all of it’s beauty. The harmless tickle of the shadows is a brilliant line. This is one of the most evocative and thought provoking poems I have read for a long time. I enjoyed the flow, every line is beautifully written. Excellent. :-) Kaz It's impossible to smile on the outside without feeling better on the inside.