He Who Loved Night Woman

He Who Loved Night Woman, carrying
ivory revive ring, followed twilight
heart voice calling.
mature antlers appeared 
as he entered healing water

woodland creatures lined up.
raccoon, fox, elk, moose, 
felt the cool water as if they had
entered it with him,

mystical night, universal stillness
in the woods, sky opened, pinked in
one specific place, leading He Who Loved
Night Woman. An owl gave a tribute.

Flooded gnarled oak pulled her roots
in, so he could more easily get to his
lady love. The only sound was He Who
Loved Night Woman diving into the waters 
deep. He had been seeking his lady fair 
for many moons.

A sacred hush in the forest,
awe for his courage, and convictions.
His body offered up lovingly onto the
shore the next morning, ivory 
revive ring, no doubt on his
love, who had disappeared 
in the same waters many 
moons earlier.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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December 21, 2018 at 10:28 AM
That was sad and beautiful.
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