BENEATH NIGHT'S SKY
Beneath Night’s Sky
In every shadow
And whispered word
I call your name
But I am not heard
I walk in darkness
Or in moonlight
Channeling
My second sight
I search for you
In the sunlights beam
But I only find you
When I dream
And to be honest
That’s not enough
I’m chained to you
With this ethereal cuff
How am I
To let you go
When your love
Is all I know
I’m overwhelmed
With such grief
I crack and break
Like a falling leaf
I’m a woodland nymph
That can no longer fly
I seek you out
As I softly cry
But you are gone
And you won’t return
And for your love
I will always yearn
There’s an affirmation
That I need to say
So I will chant it
Every day
“I am stronger
Than I look
True, you stole pages
From my book”
“But I’m not weak
I’m only brave
And I will no longer give
More than you gave”
Now I let you go
And I wave goodbye
As I walk alone
Beneath night’s sky
Original Poetry Written By
Eryn Dunbar
Copyright (c) 5.9.2025
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Comments
What I admire most is how you transform grief into empowerment. Those affirmations, “I am stronger / Than I look” and “I’m not weak / I’m only brave,” feel so powerful, like you’re claiming your strength with every word. It’s inspiring and so authentic, showing this incredible resilience that shines through. The rhythm of your stanzas flows like a melody, with gentle rhymes that carry me from heartbreak to hope, making every line feel alive. Your voice is in every word, Eryn, tender but fierce, vulnerable but unbreakable, and it’s impossible not to feel it.
This poem feels like a piece of your soul, yet it speaks to anyone who’s ever had to let go of someone they love. It’s the kind of writing that lingers, making me stop and reflect on the weight of love and the courage it takes to move on. You’ve created something truly beautiful and I’m in awe of your talent. Keep writing from that incredible heart of yours, your gift is a light that brightens everything it touches.