In the Woods

In the woods the shadows fade

as the sun falls away

the darkness hides the trees inside

the woods come alive.


Hear the sounds the owls make

as they hunt for their sake.



Scattering feet running to hide

little mice trying to fly

the owls are hungry,its their time

to eat and scare the shadows inside.


Now the sun is opening up

the darkness fades and the light shines

the owls sleep and all is safe

for the mice are scampering all around

pleased to know they are safe and sound.



Written by:©Betty Bolden
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Eastman Avatar
February 26, 2013 at 8:36 AM
You have a gift for these soothing images, and reflective poems... Welcome to PoetrySoup.
Bolden Avatar
February 26, 2013 at 8:56 AM
thank you so much
Pettit Avatar
February 25, 2013 at 7:10 PM
There is a lot of nocturnal activity taking place in any wooded area. You have described it well here. In your last line, just change "their" to either "they're" or "they are".
Bolden Avatar
February 26, 2013 at 7:37 AM
i did change the last line..thank you so much.
Bolden Avatar
February 26, 2013 at 7:35 AM
thank you so much.
Dietrich Avatar
February 25, 2013 at 3:00 PM
I really enjoyed walking through the woods with you!!! Lovely!
Bolden Avatar
February 26, 2013 at 7:35 AM
awe thank you
Komala Avatar
February 24, 2013 at 11:09 PM
dear sweet poetess Betty.. i love your poems so much :) so nice and beautifully written... and thank you for stopping by ..wishing you all the best <3 luv and lights <3 Sk
Bolden Avatar
February 25, 2013 at 5:10 AM
thank you so much..i'm so glad you liked the poems.
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