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Night Bewitches

The Night beguiles and bewitches me 
as shadow deepen and lengthen
The moon shyly peeps out at me
then bursts out in splendid stateliness.

Now clouds drift across its beaming face
causing shadows to change their shape
I see first a unicorn dancing in the night
Followed by a trio of old haggard witches.

The night sure belong to unworldly things
goblins, elves, pixies hobnob in its darkness
and shadows leap and dance in moonlight
rays of gold, silver and blood deep reds.

Soon. too soon the night will give way
and all the secrets hidden by darkness
will slip away and leave me wondering
were they  ever displayed in the darkness?

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Joseph May

Date: 2/16/2024 11:10:00 AM

You captured the mystery of the night very nicely, Enjoyed

Shadow Hamilton
Date: 2/18/2024 1:55:00 PM

ty so much Joseph i appreciate your kind comments greatly hugs Shadow

Regina Elliott

Date: 11/2/2023 4:49:00 PM

Brilliant spooky personification poem, Shadow. Quite a Gothic themed verse. Thank you so very much for my 3rd Place medal placement in your Wild Animals contest. I'm deeply honored. All the best to you. ~

Shadow Hamilton
Date: 11/3/2023 4:23:00 AM

your poem was well deserving of its place Gina pleased you are happy and if you enter my birds contest make sure to use contest title to qualify its part o0f the rules hugs Shadow

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/10/2023 2:11:00 PM

Creative way to go by giving life to the moon and the night. Thanks for sharing it. Sara

Shadow Hamilton
Date: 10/27/2023 9:07:00 AM

ty Sara for visiting my page enjoyed your comments hugs Shadow

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/8/2023 9:23:00 PM

Love your example poem. it's just the right size and tells the topic SO well!

Shadow Hamilton
Date: 10/9/2023 6:22:00 AM

Ty Andy you always say such things ty very much hugs Shadow

Valsa George

Date: 10/7/2023 10:38:00 PM

A lovely poem on the mysteries and wonders of night ! At night I too enjoy clouds shape shifting across the face of the moonlit sky.

Shadow Hamilton
Date: 10/8/2023 3:48:00 AM

ty for taking the time to read it Valsa hugs Shadow

Ink Empress

Date: 10/7/2023 8:48:00 AM

“ the moon shyly peep out at me” that line stood out for me! Such a brilliant write this is, the way you’ve painted imagery here is so impressive and impeccable! I love this!! Fave for me