Sleep
There is a good reason
Why the earth is dark at night
It reminds us that we are awake but
Are never far from sleep –
The deep sleep of everlasting life
If we could but grasp a feather from the earth
And take it with us where we go
Then we could say that we had packed
ready for the journey.
Liam McGinley has been writing poetry for many years and has a wide range of interests. He likes to write about politics, social issues and even spirituality.
He has been a member of Killybegs Writers and the Ardara group for many years, and has gained much from other writers.