Last of summer’s haze bathes the streets in light
Scintillating gold upon the worn stone
It’s only me under the stars tonight
I traverse these shadowy roads alone
Alas the sun rests on the ebbing tide
Illuminating what my heart has known
Moments when my whole self simply cried
When days stretched interminably away
I wondered would it matter if I died.
But serving and protecting is my way
Through clouds of inexplicable fear
I struggle, battle to survive the day
Belief my destiny will be made clear
Out of love for those I hold most dear
This poem is a collaboration with Anja at Oh Pithy Me.
Morpethroad 
This is a very good collaboration. You both work well together.
Oh thank you Deana, I appreciate your comment. It is our first go.
ha YAY its posted…..and ya could have linked me. lol Will reblog NOW
You are now linked.
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This is a collaboration between myself and Michael. Yes shocking for the girl who HATES rules…..
He was working on a terza rima sonnet, so I threw out some lines and somehow we got here. 🙂 Hope you enjoy……
Very beautiful, a seamless collaboration where the voices truly sing the same song! 🙂 🙂
Thank you Helen, I am happy with how this turned out. She’s a clever girl.
Brilliant collaboration love it!
Thank you Yves, I had an excellent collaborator…
well you two certainly have done well together – very enjoyable read guys – thanks.
Thank you Jenny, lovely comment you have made.
A nice duet. It flowed beautifully as if done by one.
Thanks RoSy, I think we did ok on this our first go.
I would say better than ok.
Thank you, I think so too, I’m just a bit humble at times.
What a good poem Michael! Great collaboration.
Thanks Gabriella I hope you are well.
I am fine, thank you. Enjoying the autumn break, until Monday.