Night Swans

upon a black pond 
the chatter of stars
flashing the outer banks
the arrows of Mars

keep silent 'til morning
when stars search for sleep
then scatter the sky
with a white veil of peace
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Godwin Avatar
April 13, 2019 at 4:46 PM
I LIKE! CayCay
De Beaulieu Avatar
April 5, 2019 at 8:45 PM
Hello Anthony Slausin, I like this poem.As i read this poem, I pictured the two swans together. Well done, have a nice evening my friend.
Romios Avatar
April 5, 2019 at 8:14 PM
Anthony, I am not a Haiku fan, however, this one is exceptionally lovely.. Very cool!! Panagiota
Gorelick Avatar
April 5, 2019 at 3:25 PM
Very pretty...I like. BG
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