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Skyward Lark, Moon, Trees, Hollander

In blue tinged glow of lustrous night,
Hollander watches bird in flight.
In breathless, quiet, shadowy gloom,
Trees are restless, night's abloom!

Hollander, where has gone the sun
In which you had so much fun?
And when evening's come, and shadows fall,
You stand and listen to a bird's call.

Beneath the trees, in solitude,
While on the night, the moon will brood.
How does Hollander view skyward lark,
As he stands listening in the dark?

Skyward, skyward, with piercing cry,
Floating gently, way on high.
Moon, with your dimming light,
Who would ever miss the sight?

Trees that bloom on fertile land,
You look so lovely, breathless and...
Night is a beautiful, sweet detainer,
As you look to the skies...Hollander.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Krutsinger Avatar
December 5, 2019 at 4:38 AM
Beautifully done, Evelyn, as always. Is Hollander a type of bird?
Buehler Avatar
December 5, 2019 at 10:20 AM
Hi, Caren. Actually, a Hollander is a resident of Holland, and it refers to the person in the poem who has decided to linger and enjoy the beauty of the night. I used the term 'Hollander' because it sounds more poetic than Dutch. Thank you for your lovely comment! :)
Na Avatar
December 5, 2019 at 12:56 AM
another magical poem Evelyn. your on fire today. Bravo * gives you curtsy * Thanks for sharing this
Buehler Avatar
December 5, 2019 at 1:26 AM
LOL, wish I could see that curtsy, Greg! Thank you so much for your encouraging, delightful comment. You are welcome, I am most happy when sharing poetry.
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