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Magic of the Night

I sit and breathe the magic of the night The rustling of the trees as they sway Black skies dappled with brilliant star light My inner being becomes calm and right Allowing my troubles to float away I sit and breath the magic of the night On the horizon a half moon shines bright Reflecting on the water in the bay Black skies dappled with brilliant star light Watching as large nocturnal birds take flight My eyes following as they fly away I sit and breathe the magic of the night A single butterfly comes within sight On a backdrop of velvet it does play Black skies dappled with brilliant star light For some the evening is a place of fright As for me I do not see it that way I sit and breathe the magic of the night Black skies dappled with brilliant star light

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Shaz Cheesman

Date: 7/12/2013 4:10:00 AM

Hey Rick - Enjoyed your star lit night of star so wonderful and bright :) happy thoughts....Shaz

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/12/2013 6:27:00 AM

What a pleasant surprise. Welcome back.

Yanny Widjanarko

Date: 7/11/2013 8:56:00 PM

Beautiful one Rick and great imaginary here :D Glad to read yours in my chirping morning :D wishing you a great and wonderful day there :D hug, Yanny

Colleen Bono

Date: 7/9/2013 9:50:00 PM

Maybe I should sit on the beach while I am there and see what can be put into words.Leaving Thursday.I love this one. Love Colleen

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/10/2013 6:52:00 AM

One day to go Colleen. I hope your trip fills your heart with inspiration.

Manel Gunatillake

Date: 7/9/2013 8:51:00 PM

THis is equally attractive as a Pantoum. Very musical. The enchanting beauty of the night is beautifully pictured. Nice work. Hugs to you Richard!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/10/2013 6:53:00 AM

Thanks Manel, hugs back.

Jack Horne

Date: 7/9/2013 3:23:00 PM

yes, I love night ttime too, my friend. Lovely write. Congrats on your wins

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/9/2013 5:56:00 PM

Thanks Jack

Cecilia Macfarlane

Date: 7/9/2013 1:14:00 PM

Rick, you captured the magic and beauty of night in this descriptive write. I love walking at night, so very peaceful. Hope your enjoying your new job. Hugs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/9/2013 5:57:00 PM

So far so good.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 7/9/2013 1:14:00 PM

thanks for coming around, richard... looking forward to your new, exciting piece..:) huggs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/9/2013 5:58:00 PM

I just wrote one, it is new but I'm not sure about the exciting part. Thanks for the hug, hugs back.

Poet Tacito

Date: 7/9/2013 11:47:00 AM

Absolutely fine set of lines here! I embrace the night WHOLLY. Especially when I'm driving...wonderfully done in its setting & tone!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/9/2013 6:01:00 PM

I used to like night driving but now it gives me a headache. Thanks for the visit Drake.

Kim Van Breda

Date: 7/9/2013 8:41:00 AM

Indeed-- the final solitude and peace at the end of a busy day. I love your two keys meters in this Villanelle.."I sit and breather the magic of the night...black sky's dappled with brilliant star light"-- our Creator showing off again :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/9/2013 6:02:00 PM

Thanks Kim, he certainly is a wonderful artist.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 7/9/2013 8:23:00 AM

Richard...I read this when you first posted. It is beautiful in ever way...very calming and satisfying...magical. I love the night too...There isn't quite anything like going for a ride at night with the window down and the music playing. Beirut is magical at night. Lights as far as the eye can see. Lights of fishing boats and yachts on the sea and then you keep going up to the twinkling lights on surrounding hills. Your poem captured the magic well...the water..the stars..stillness..magic! :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/9/2013 6:05:00 PM

Your city sounds beautiful. If you write a terzanelle let me know, I am happy to make suggestions. Becca Debbie and Russell really helped me out.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/9/2013 8:51:00 AM

Richard....I really want to do a terzanelle....:( I just can't get my head around it...It's like a Ottima Riva, right? I mean...you're so good at it. Any pointers? This form you did well in...What's new? ;)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/9/2013 8:38:00 AM

Thanks, most of what I write just pors out of me. This form really stretched me I had to make very specific choices to conform with the form. I am pleased you like it.