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dark of night

It was a warm balmy night very peaceful the woods slept soundly the moon shone In the quiet stepped out a unicorn flowing silver mane it paused sniffing the air warily Satisfied it started to cavort around gayly soon a stag joined in and a fairy both dancing They called to friends to join in all stepping high Dancing and cavorting they continued till dawn. They then went their separate ways only hoof marks showed they were ever there people puzzled over marks and shook their heads Yet on the next moon lit night they returned. And for many nights they cavorted with glee Waiting for something to appear still waiting then a star beamed down and prettily she came touching noses with her mate then They vanished back into the undergrowth leaving all wondering if they ever or not had been there at all.

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Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 4/18/2024 6:56:00 AM

Dear Shadow, your poem cleverly evokes a sense of wonder and enchantment, as if peeking into a realm where magic reigns supreme. I loved that in the tranquility of the night, you created a scene of mystical beings frolicking under the moon's gentle gaze. Yet beneath the surface lies a subtle longing, a yearning for connection amidst fleeting moments of joy. Shadow, your words echo the ephemeral nature of wonder, leaving me to ponder the mysteries of existence and the eternal dance of life and imagination. - Blessings, Daniel

Shadow Hamilton
Date: 4/18/2024 1:13:00 PM

I am glad you got the deeper of this write Daniel tend to believe unicorns do exit in some realm that is hidden from our eyesight hugs Shadow

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 4/16/2024 4:57:00 PM

a delightful, captivating, and almost mystical poem. I especially liked And for many nights they cavorted with glee Waiting for something to appear still waiting Hope you're feeling better these days. Wishing you well, hugs, Sar

Shadow Hamilton
Date: 4/17/2024 1:39:00 PM

much better ty Sara glad you liked it hugs Shadow

Arthur Vaso

Date: 4/16/2024 2:02:00 AM

As usual I love reading your poems!

Shadow Hamilton
Date: 4/16/2024 4:51:00 AM

Hi Arthur nice to see you. Hope you are keeping well ty for kind comments on my work hugs Shadow

Tom Cunningham

Date: 4/15/2024 9:54:00 PM

An enjoyable read Shadow with an air of mystery. Hope you're feeling better now. Greetings from Crete. Tom

Shadow Hamilton
Date: 4/16/2024 4:47:00 AM

Ty Tom hope you are enjoying Crete yes much better now ty glad you enjoyed my scribble hugs Shadow