I Shall Go Quietly Into Good Night Poem by Almedia Knight-Oliver

Long ago, I stripped off summer
cause it no longer fostered growth

I'm dressed for that cold day in winter
and warm wraps give comfort to my mood

I'm collecting the beautiful things of my youth:
enthusiasm, excitement, and my dreams and goals.

Now all my years fit best and are the only place I can live
since all those before are not suitable for me anymore.

Wise, though not enough to out last the last good night, so
Without protesting, I'll go quietly into my last good night.


September 17,2017