After The Long Day

AFTER THE LONG DAY

After the long day
The night opens up like a dream of peace and love
And all around me the cool breeze touches me to joy-
I walk home from work
And though I am old
I feel young and happy
Bright in hope
The night and its lights
All open before me.

poem by Shalom Freedman
Submitted by Poetry Lover
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