MAGNIFICENT MIDNIGHT

Midnight is laced with magnificence---

The prime time of each day is the night;

Old Age is that special evening of life

-----Anticipate the stars shining bright.

For most of us now growing older---

Night is much more brilliant than day;

Old Age is the delicious evening of life

----Night is the mature age of day.

So enjoy the stunning stars of splendor

Breathe in deeply the fresh ebony air---

Greet the Man in the Moon once again

Enjoy magnificent midnight if you dare.

2013 by Douglas Raymond Rose

Member Academy of American Poets

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Kevin E. Jan 17, 2013, 7:40pm UTC

What a positive upbeat well written poem. Douglas this is one of your best!

Douglas Raymond ROSE Jan 17, 2013, 7:45pm UTC

Thank you friend for your encouraging words. It is a different take on the subject than usual. Why not, right? (:)

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Betty S. Jan 17, 2013, 8:29pm UTC

This is very nice.

Douglas Raymond ROSE Jan 17, 2013, 11:05pm UTC

Thanks

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Olive Rossi Jan 17, 2013, 10:11pm UTC

Time seems like that to me. There is beauty and wisdom in all the ages and times of the day as well.

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Douglas Raymond ROSE Jan 17, 2013, 11:05pm UTC

Yes, agreed. Thanks

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Ann K. Jan 17, 2013, 11:16pm UTC

Well done!

Douglas Raymond ROSE Jan 18, 2013, 5:51pm UTC

Thanks Ann!

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Ed Da Head Toker Jan 18, 2013, 6:39am UTC

a very koool read.

Douglas Raymond ROSE Jan 18, 2013, 5:51pm UTC

Much appreciated Ed my friend

Ed Da Head Toker Jan 19, 2013, 6:53am UTC

you are getting better.
Soon, you may give Elsie a run for her money.

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Stacey (Jesus is coming soon-are you ready? ) U. Jan 18, 2013, 5:31pm UTC

Thank you again for sharing, Doug! :D

Douglas Raymond ROSE Jan 18, 2013, 5:52pm UTC

Thanks and Happy New Year STacey. This could be the year Jesus comes, right?

Stacey (Jesus is coming soon-are you ready? ) U. Jan 18, 2013, 7:12pm UTC

Absolutely. :)

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Earl Shugerman Jan 19, 2013, 5:59am UTC

Very Inspiring.

Earl Shugerman Jan 19, 2013, 6:00am UTC

I felt the need to add that I love San Antonio and the area around it.

Douglas Raymond ROSE Jan 19, 2013, 11:31am UTC

Thanks Earl, it is most picturesque isn't it--historical too!

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