Cool Shadow

Cool Shadow Beneath the trees, where cool shadows play Upon the leaves of years gone by A game, with all sun’s errant rays To be chased, to hide and then to fly. To join the dark with inky hue And play again with light of moon Till blade and leaf adorned with dew Bejewelled as diamonds thickly strewn. Are found again in early morn And once again wear daylight’s coat To lie down under bush and thorn Or dance upon the wind, to float. From east to west become long and short Then long again with time of day And call the wind to join the sport Beneath the trees, cool shadows play.