Shadows of the Night

Shadows darting here and there Whispers echoing through the air The Gentle wind sighing in delight Under a starry, moonlit night. Dormice rustling leaves for food. Wide eyed owl in grumpy mood Brushtail fox goes walking by Brock the badger gives a sigh Birds are sleeping in the trees, Hedgehogs playing hard to please Squirrels stealing nuts to store Witches broomstick on the floor Ripples swirling on the lake Frogs and toads looking out to mate Fish swimming round all half asleep As lizard like newts night watch do keep. The Shadows dart from pace to place, The spider spins her web of lace, These are the shadows of the night. Before the dawn and morning light Cockerel crows to say it’s dawn. The birds dawn chorus wakes us all The animal world has gone to bed, The shadows of thee night have fled. Barbara Brewin (c)) 2009