Shush

The armada sailed before my 
eyes, crispy autumn leaves in
the evening breeze. Into  the 
mist of the cooling pool, away
on a voyage of serenity
The watching reeds and sedge
wave farewell, the damsel and
the dragonflies in harmony sang 
their goodbyes.
And the evening crept silently
dragging its cloak and diamond 
skies, over hedge and stile, offers
sleep to this once sun kissed land.
But the moon has her friends, 
who walk and fly her calm. Live 
the safety of the night and the 
daylights hunters eye.
The pitter patter of tiny feet, the
bats transparent wing against the
moon and reynards silent stalk.
Sit quiet listen and the night
comes to life, the owls glide,
the grass snakes slide, branches
gossip in the breeze, hedgehogs
grubbing as the foxglove rings
the hour.
The petals fold and sleep, the
willow with soft dew weep, and 
in the peace the spider plucks 
his web and serenades the
silver clouds as the land lies
deep in the heart of serenity.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Bloomsfield Avatar
February 3, 2011 at 11:42 PM
Simply beautiful Daniel
Whitlock-Ishway Avatar
January 2, 2011 at 7:27 PM
A serene write Daniel. I am so impressed with the imagery; I literally saw the picture you so delicately penned. Beautiful job... Lay
Kendrick Avatar
January 2, 2011 at 3:29 PM
Enjoyed this nature filled work..I am glad that I chose this one to read this eve..I especially like line ten, eleven, twelve, and thirteen..Your presence at my work made my eve warmer..Sara
Bloomsfield Avatar
January 2, 2011 at 3:31 AM
Much said in this poem,so wönderful to read you again.
De La Keur Avatar
January 1, 2011 at 10:45 PM
I like that verse "the petals fold and sleep" it is oddly peaceful thanks for the advice on my write but sometime romance is dead. It just depends on the person :) .....Aleera
Culverhouse Avatar
January 1, 2011 at 6:31 PM
well written poetry, enjoyed!!
Devonshire Avatar
January 1, 2011 at 7:56 AM
You make us feel like we're right there with you seeing the nightfall and enjoying the tranquility, Daniel. You are such a gifted writer. Happy New Year! Love, Carolyn
Dufresne Avatar
January 1, 2011 at 6:29 AM
I have enjoyed this beautifully imaginative poetry of yours Daniel. A masterful job my friend! Just love the imagery
Mehta Avatar
January 1, 2011 at 4:43 AM
You have penned a very nice poem full of imagery, Daniel
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