Drawn Drapes

 The drapes were drawn and I was blessed

in gentle shades of quietness

but then I pulled the cord and saw

The giant shadows on the wall

Blurred cityscape at edge of sight

her colors blended lost in light

and way below at the end of day

three spotted dogs run and play.

I pulled the cord once more to close

what seemed too much for me to hold

drapes fought to stay but than gave in

the stark world muted once again.

And there I was in shadowed space

the drapes were drawn, and I was safe.