Rodents Close By

By Samuel Ludke and Ghosts in the Audience

"Rodents Close By" by Samuel Ludke beckons readers into a world where the smallest creatures wield the greatest significance. Through vivid verses and delicate prose, Ludke explores the intricate lives of rodents that scurry through our everyday existence, often unnoticed yet profoundly intertwined with our own. This collection is a lyrical celebration of resilience, adaptation, and the quiet beauty found in unexpected places. Each poem invites readers to pause, observe, and reconsider the creatures we share our world with, weaving together a tapestry of introspection and wonder. "Rodents Close By" is not just a poetry book—it's an invitation to see the world through a new lens, where the tiniest creatures offer the most profound lessons.

• Language: English
• Publisher: American Poets Inc.
• Release date: Jun 26, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224050048

Samuel Ludke

Samuel Howard Ludke is an American Poet, Western Writer, and Author. His poetry deals with life, love, death, and the pursuit of the American Dream. He has written thousands of poems, almost one hundred books, and articles for many newspapers across the country. 

Book preview

Banks out here

Verse 1:

On the banks of the river, where the willows bend,

I found a peace that I'll cherish 'til the end.

The water whispers secrets to the wind,

On the banks of the river, where my soul begins.

Chorus:

Oh, river flow, carry me away,

To a place where worries fade and dreams will stay.

Oh, river flow, through the day and night,

On the banks of your beauty, I find my light.

Verse 2:

Underneath the shade of an old oak tree,

I lay my burdens down and set my spirit free.

With the river's song as my lullaby,

On the banks of the river, I'll never say goodbye.

Chorus:

Oh, river flow, carry me away,

To a place where worries fade and dreams will stay.

Oh, river flow, through the day and night,

On the banks of your beauty, I find my light.

Bridge:

Seasons change, but the river remains,

A constant friend through joy and pain.

With every ripple, a story unfolds,

On the banks of the river, where time slows.

Chorus:

Oh, river flow, carry me away,

To a place where worries fade and dreams will stay.

Oh, river flow, through the day and night,

On the banks of your beauty, I find my light.

Embracing yourself

(Verse 1)

In the deep of night where shadows roam,

The dark baby whispers secrets unknown.

Moonlight fades, stars gently spark,

Embraced by darkness, lost in the dark.

(Verse 2)

A velvet cloak, a shroud so deep,

Where secrets hide, and dreams do sleep.

Whispers echo, silence stark,

In the heart of night, lost in the dark.

(Verse 3)

Nocturnal creatures softly glide,

Through realms where darkness does abide.

Mystery lingers, in shadows stark,

In the endless maze, lost in the dark.

(Verse 4)

The night sky weaves its tapestry,

Of galaxies and eternity.

Infinity beckons, a celestial arc,

In the vast expanse, lost in the dark.

(Verse 5)

Whispers of the past, they call,

Echoes bounce off ancient walls.

Time stands still, a fleeting spark,

In the labyrinthine corridors, lost in the dark.

(Verse 6)

Silent steps on softest ground,

Where darkness and silence are tightly wound.

Whispers flutter, a haunting remark,

In the stillness profound, lost in the dark.

(Verse 7)

Eyes adjust to the absence of light,

Revealing shadows in the dead of night.

Footsteps falter, hearts embark,

On a journey unknown, lost in the dark.

(Verse 8)

Memories flicker, like distant stars,

Through the veil where dreams and reality spar.

Illusions dance, shadows embark,

On the edge of consciousness, lost in the dark.

(Verse 9)

A cloak of shadows, a veil of night,

Where dreams take flight, out of sight.

In the depths of the soul, a tiny spark,

Guiding through the abyss, lost in the dark.

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