Evenings Solace

Tonight’s silver moon clears the ridge;
Gliding silently on its nightly flight
Pine trees mark its ghostly passage;
Three more days to full moon light

Tonight’s cool evening breezes;
Shoulder back the heat of day
Filtered shadows reveal lovers walking hand in hand; 
Lost in each other, as they hurry on their way

A lone cricket in a bush nearby;
Sounds the first note of an evening melody
Night birds accompany a cricket band;
Performing in perfect harmony  

Tomorrow the earth will scorch again;
Under the blazing sun
But tomorrow evening shadows will glide;
Once again we relax, after the work is done
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Chircop Avatar
January 21, 2015 at 8:05 PM
How wonderful to.be solaced by the moon .and how beautiful it is to rest and read such a poem afte a day's work..Lovely.
Bennett Avatar
January 21, 2015 at 8:50 PM
thank you my dear.
Mohn Avatar
July 16, 2014 at 6:24 PM
Hi Donald...really loved this night time beauty...thanks for the comment on my "Inhaling The Sea" poem...much appreciated
Duggan Avatar
July 14, 2014 at 7:32 PM
Donald what a lovely moonlight poem, it has put a picture in my mind of the crickets chirping, thank you so much for sharing, take care.................Vera............
Jerden Avatar
July 14, 2014 at 1:46 PM
Very nice. The passage of time, sunrise, sunset - like Fiddler on the Roof. BTW, check the possible typo on 'preforming'. I think you might have meant 'performing'. Cheers, Roy
Bennett Avatar
July 14, 2014 at 10:15 PM
Thank you; I appreciate your comments and also for catching my mistake.
A   Avatar
July 14, 2014 at 12:41 AM
Donald, my days are all about the nights, the sweet peace waiting once I'm home relaxing. I love the silver moon, gliding my way. Thank you for the wonderful sound, an evening and all it brings... XOX ...Linda
Enriquez Avatar
July 12, 2014 at 11:17 AM
Dear Donald: Good write. Enjoyed the scenes. Leon
Smith Avatar
July 11, 2014 at 10:30 PM
You have a wonderful oneness and appreciation for nature and it comes through your Penn beautifully.. Hugs my friend.. Arlene
Bennett Avatar
July 12, 2014 at 1:04 AM
Thank you for the kind words.
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