The Night Shift Poem by Kesav Venkat Easwaran

The Night Shift



The day light
told the next-in night:
it’s now your shift
you watch out
for some dirty plots
i heard this day in midst
right now i must leave
so, a constant vigil you keep!

The night said: why not!
you may leave!
and yawning deep it thought
‘what that happens
in day light bright,
won't happen here in night!

For people awake an' do all dirt
my time they only sleep and rest;
let me spread my blanket black
get covered an' go sleep, fast! ’

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Deepti Agarwal 30 April 2008

you have weaved words in meaningful sentences..... very well written...

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Marvin Brato 08 May 2008

The day and night are a duo, they switch shift to and fro, like conjoint twins who can not let go! Well penned Kesav! High marks.

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Alison Cassidy 10 May 2008

You have penned an interesting paradox here. Surely one would expect more crime to occur during the hours of the moon, and yet I've no doubt you have checked your facts and base this poem upon them. Irrespective, the poem works very well. It has a nice phlegmatic edge to it that appeals. love, Allie ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

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Usha Pisharody 18 May 2008

Vivid in the imagery, and subtle in the metaphors employed. A thought provoking write.

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Sumita Datta 02 November 2008

Wow! ! ! good fight between day and night.... both look strong...

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Rose Marie Juan-austin 24 February 2020

An insightful write with a captivating title. The difference between day and night has been cleverly crafted. Wonderful thoughts to ponder about.

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Anonymous 21 January 2020

Pleasant poem; Good guidance.

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Prince Obed de la Cruz 30 January 2010

i see poetry well applied

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, aryaindia 09 December 2009

A very clever write. Anyone would jump to ideas with the title itself. So this is a stunner and describes well how your mind works to mislead the reader and plant something else to make the other look stupid after all. nicely written, thanks - arya

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Shashendra Amalshan 28 July 2009

hey these is a sweet lullaby indeed.. lovely write again... yeah i wana cover my self in a blanket and sleep forever too.... some times i wish i can sleep forever.... with lots of love shan

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