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Lamppost
December 5, 2019
I stand tall in the darkest nights,
Keeping careful watch with steady light.
Summer and winter, rain or shine
You can find me here at any time.
During the day, I am hardly seen,
But after dark, they stand beneath me
Calling for someone to come and find them
So they can leave the blackness far behind them.
When morning comes, I shut my eyes
Because the light is back in the sky.
I'll be ready when night comes again
With light to guide you home again.
© Chuck K., Marblehead, MA
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This is a poem about a lamppost. The backstory: I was on the bus, talking to a friend, and looked out the window. At the time, we were talking about writing. I said to my friend, "I'm going to write a poem about THAT lamppost." So I did.