Charcoal Skies

The sky turns from blue to grey
This is the end of the light for today
Clouds swirl around like ghosts in the night
Avoid dark corners or you’ll get a fright

Shadows now form in the eerie sky
The moon comes out, the sun says goodbye
Creatures of the night come out to play
The birds go to roost until the next day

Twisting and turning the branches sway
There is a strong breeze coming our way
In the light of the moon the night owl flies
This is the night of the Charcoal skies
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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K. Avatar
November 22, 2009 at 8:28 AM
I really enjoyed this write--your title alone evoked such powerful imagery, and your poem supports it really well, almost like a painting...
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November 5, 2009 at 11:52 PM
Great imagism here Pamela,especially the inner poem of last stanza.Rgds Brian & thanks you for your welcome comments today.
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November 5, 2009 at 4:48 AM
Very nicely done Rhyme. Very descriptive almost like being there. Keep writing. Sara
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November 4, 2009 at 2:40 PM
Lovely poetry, Pam, and so very lilting and descriptive... u could see it as clearly as a painting... excellent write... Linda-Marie, Poetess Extraordinaire' and Poetry Soup "Sweetheart" per HG
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November 4, 2009 at 12:06 PM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry this afternoon Pamela. Wishing you a week filled with love and inspiration. Love, Carol
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November 3, 2009 at 10:18 PM
You have chosen lovely pictures with your rhyme, Pam! I like very much your last line. Gert
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November 3, 2009 at 4:22 PM
Awesome use of imagery, Pamela. There's a pretty full moon out now and I'll be watching for the night owl! Great rhyme and rhythm to this descriptive write! Love, Carolyn
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