Close to Dusk

By Jen Selinsky

"Close to Dusk" is a book of poems which contain a more serene nature. Most of the works were written in 1999, when Jen was preparing for the new millennium.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Jen Selinsky
• Release date: Sep 7, 2017
• ISBN: 9781370251568

Jen Selinsky

Jen Selinsky was born in Pittsburgh, PA. In 2003, she earned her bachelor's degree in English from Clarion University of Pennsylvania. In 2004, she earned her master's degree in library science from the same school. Jen has worked as a professional librarian for over twelve years. She has published more than 170 books, most of which contain poetry. Her work can be found on the following sites: Lulu, Amazon, iTunes, Kobo, Barnes & Noble/Nook, Smashwords, and Pen It! Publications. She has also been featured in publications such as: The Courier Journal, Explorer Magazine, Liphar Magazine, and Indiana Libraries. Jen lives in Sellersburg, IN with her husband.

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Close to Dusk

Jen Selinsky

Copyright © 2006 by Jen Selinsky

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ISBN: 9781370251568

*Not every poem included in this book is dated in chronological order. This is not an oversight on my part. Rather, I have made changes and substitutions over the years.

-J.L.S.

Love, Dreams, and Fascination

The Poems of Peace and Freedom

9/4/99

My arms floating in the mellow breeze

How long have you been in this land?

Just recently I decided to leave,

As I just found a reason for my existence.

I feel freedom in the air,

As my arms are flailing loose in the breeze.

I have a love, but I dare not speak of it out loud.

Oh, my love is the free sky in which I lie

And my dreams of peace are the colorful hue.

I must not forget to include you

Because you are a part of this as well.

The impossible dream has caught us,

But we do not have to go in its direction.

Freedom is the main factor in our case,

And freedom is the cause of the rise of humanity.

Let it not take advantage of us

As we do not take advantage of it.

Please enjoy the time that we spend

In each other’s presence.

9/3/99

A rainbow overhead shines its splendid colors

Over in our direction.

I see them beyond the mountains,

And I see them beyond the light.

The sun shines over in the east,

And the birds fly over in the west.

I am lying under the shade of a tree,

Just watching the world go by.

How peaceful this atmosphere seems to be—

How great and vast is the daytime sky.

Again, I watch the birds fly overhead.

This lazy day seems as if it could go on forever,

And I don’t mind if it does.

I’ve nothing better to do than

Watch this continuing world go on by.

9/5/99

I see the well by the side of the road,

And I wonder how many wishes I could make

Just by gazing at my reflection in the water.

Would I wish for world peace

Or how to better my land?

I just wish the whole world would understand…

9/5/99

I take a stroll by the lake to see if anybody’s here.

I cannot claim any loneliness

Because my sprit is in good cheer.

All the surrounding animals see me off,

And I wish that I could greet just one;

I wish they all could talk.

But I must continue on down to the other side;

It is there that I must decide whether or not to go on.

The sun hangs low in the sky, as the day is getting shorter

And, soon, I must return home

To sleep with the setting of the sun.

9/5/99

I know you can recall the time I stole your heart,

And I don’t want to give it back,

Because I want it for my own.

You’ve got to capture me

If you ever want to reclaim your name.

But no one else will know it,

As you have entered into my game.

9/5/99

God has given you a positive frame of mind,

So be sure to use it as often as you can.

I know you can accomplish anything

If only you try your hardest,

For He has let you know that as well.

You cannot have too many positive thoughts,

Nor can you be too determined.

O’, know that He loves us all,

As He has given each of us a certain fate.

Yes, trust in the Lord,

And He shall provide all that you need—

Whether it be now or in the life hereafter.

Such a wonderful symbol of love concealed up above,

And He shall let it flow down from heaven.

Yes, trust in Him in all that you do!

9/5/99

Of all the dreams I’ve dreamt before,

None of them had begun

With the sweet embrace of your arms

Or the sincere look in your eyes.

Oh, I could never hate a thing about you.

Just give me your love, and I’ll return the favor.

A starry night awaits us as I grab a hold of your hand.

Do not worry, my dear,

For we both know where we stand.

Over thousands of years,

The night has found its place.

It’s time that we return to that secret embrace,

For dusk is coming to an end.

9/8/99

Take me to a place

In which the sun always shines;

I want to be free so that I can always be seen.

You gave me so much love that I hate to see you leave,

But I never know just what I am to do

When I’m in the company of a great being,

Such as yourself.

9/8/99

Freedom, like an eagle, flies overhead.

I hear the music in my mind,

And I know that I should move on.

No force shall make me stay here;

I have a destiny awaiting near.

I’ve walked all the miles that

Lie deep in my heart.

Do we really have to part,

For I like it here so much.

I carry no burden, and I hold no fear.

Allow me the freedom that I can actually hear,

Playing like a violin in my ear.

9/8/99

As for my existence, I can already see you there

Love is so apparent in the sky in which I fly,

And no one