Notes About The Poem

The night holds many things many don't know about.

Night Magic

They say when the moon rides high and bright,
And casts it's silver glow,
On fields and meadows, woods and streams,
And village streets below,

It's good advice to stay inside,
Not venture far from home;
For there are those of ill intent,
Who choose this time to roam;

But I find this a peaceful time,
A time that's filled with beauty,
When Nature shows a little bit,
Of the treasures in her booty.

The gentle creatures of the night,
Who hide themselves by day,
Come out to forage now for food,
And mayhap stop to play.

The owl, fox and weasel come,
A nighthawk gives it's call.
A deer, a hare, a little mouse,
All wait for night to fall;

And here I sit, I'm waiting too,
To go out on the prowl.
When the moon rides high and the stars shine bright,
It's my time to howl.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Babcock Avatar
November 9, 2021 at 11:12 AM
A nice visual of the nighttime wonders here on the prairies Judy. Well done. love phyl
Laurie Avatar
October 11, 2021 at 7:27 PM
Hello Judy ... very nicely written indeed and of course a full moon had it's affect on you - enjoyable poem indeed Judy - Lindsay
Ball Avatar
October 12, 2021 at 5:01 AM
Thank you so much Lindsay. God Bless, JB
Goff Avatar
October 9, 2021 at 8:14 AM
Wonderful again Judy! your talent is effervescent! I remember delivering newspapers in the middle of the early am, as a young lad, walking down the middle of the street so I could flee equally in either direction from harm! as Nighthawks swooped me! So...scary!!!
Ball Avatar
October 11, 2021 at 4:20 PM
Thank you so much James. God Bless, JB
Cunningham Avatar
October 4, 2021 at 11:34 AM
You've captured the beauty of the night well Judy. Tom
Ball Avatar
October 4, 2021 at 12:46 PM
Thanks so much Tom. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB
Buhagiar Avatar
October 4, 2021 at 7:24 AM
There is beauty and great imagery in this poem Well done.
Ball Avatar
October 4, 2021 at 11:05 AM
Thank you so much Victor. God Bless, JB
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