Night Shadows

Shadows flit across the valley shading
more and more they are pervading.
Changing the shapes of all they touch
of the big trees standing tall in a clutch.

Creeping along altering as it grows
here a scary monster lurks and bows,
as branches bend in the gentle wind.
Out into the clearing slips the hind.

Its size blurred in the dark gloom
and startling at the water spume
As it soars up briefly from the stream
churning the water high lighting the beam.

As dawn high lights the sky, they fade
returning to normal, to dark farewell they bade.
Mysteries of night now sleep til dark returns
resting hiding under the lush green ferns.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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December 17, 2015 at 2:19 PM
SHADOW, NICE WIN..... SKAT
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December 15, 2015 at 9:45 PM
Hello Shadow, Miss you, So happy to have you on the top of my winning list. ;) Congratulations on your sweet and wonderful win. Stop by my latest blog "You're Still Out There" if you'd like. Enjoy the Holidays and Thank you for supporting my contest. Love LINDA
Gentry Avatar
November 14, 2015 at 2:20 AM
Enjoyed the flow, very spirited. Thanks!
Godwin Avatar
November 7, 2015 at 5:56 PM
Very pretty, Shadow - an enjoyable shadow tale ... CayCay
Inman Avatar
November 4, 2015 at 7:05 AM
Nice write, Shadow. Thinking about your contest.
Pinet Avatar
November 1, 2015 at 12:57 PM
I like this poem ..it flows well, the word choices are excellent, and the theme is consistent throughout. Emile.
Marcum Wong Avatar
November 1, 2015 at 4:06 AM
A chilling example of what you are seeking in your contest. I hope I can come up with something Shadow. Your poem is awesome!
Roper Avatar
October 31, 2015 at 8:48 AM
Wonderful night walk with all the shadowy movements of the glimmer reflections of the moon! Love it! Hugs Eve
Ward Avatar
October 31, 2015 at 1:53 AM
"Lush green ferns" - what lovely imagery!
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October 28, 2015 at 1:55 AM
Beautiful, deer do just slip out into the open from the forest. It's almost magical to watch on clear night.
A. Sharma Avatar
October 27, 2015 at 7:44 AM
Lovely rhyming, thoughts put to words so beautifully Shadow! Super 7 !
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