Night and Day
By Jen Selinsky
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"Night and Day" is a collection of poems written by Jen in 1999 and 2000. These works express both her dark and her light sides, while she concentrates mainly on love.
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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Night and Day - Jen Selinsky
Night and Day
Jen Selinsky
Copyright © 2006 by Jen Selinsky
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Cover Art Copyright © 2011 by Travis Potts
ISBN 9781370219155
*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.
Night
You must have come to me on this night
That I remember; I’ll hold you so close
And keep you in my sights.
You must learn, my child, that the world
Will change for no one,
And I’m no exception to the deadly rule.
A common ruse has got a hold of me,
But it’s no joke to have to see you cry.
I hope that my magic can do something
To help you dry your eyes.
Please confide in me, darling, for I am
One person whom you can trust.
11/4/99
We collaborate to swear in our secret vows.
I want to explore the dark side a little to
Find out who’s who and how.
The night, to me, is so clear,
To roam around in the wilderness would
Be so dear.
I’ll play in the forest and run amongst the trees.
I can almost see you descending to the cold,
Flowing breeze.
Reassuring, is it not that I called you here—
For goodwill?
But who knows what others will do to you when
They’re not so nice?
Please take my advice and go.
11/4/99
The monotony of the silent night has annoyed me, so
I must find out why nothing else has gotten to me;
All this time has caused me to worry that my soul
Will never truly be set free.
How ludicrous the notion that I must pay a visit
To those who have wandered past my grave.
Must I tempt them with my charm; do I have to be a slave?
Though I’m still alive, I have a feeling which haunts me;
It’s taunting me through the screen.
My clothing torn, but my body’s free; I will escape from thee!
11/4/99
Come here, young stranger, there’s no getting away from me,
For I have control over your body.
Every move you make is mine, and every thought you have
Is connected to my mind.
Dance with me if you will, for I know that your motions are mine.
How divine the moon lights the wooded area in which I like to frolic.
I give serenity and peace of mind as I travel further into the foggy abyss.
Knowing that you are connected to me, do you have any feelings of hate?
I hope that’s not true for the cause