That Magic Night

Oft-times, I'd sit- so dreamlike in a daze- though decades had elapsed, surpassing days they lived next door in sharing fun-filled years; still fancying them here- and, oft with tears. One night, I closed my eyes to simply rest. Before long, deep asleep- I felt distressed by hazy lights fast catching me off guard beside the moonlit pool in our backyard. Two shadowed beings each had waved a hand- and called my name- so I would understand. Then, through the circle of large maple trees, ethereal- they floated with the breeze. My trance-like state of mind said, no! Unreal! The spirits of my mom and dad, surreal- now gliding 'cross the lawn to visit me. Imaginary, this must surely be! It was that night, I closed my eyes to rest- my prayers had sent that vision- truly blessed! There, through the circle of large maple trees- dreamt of my parents- waving in the breeze! July 25, 2021 Premiere Contest: An Interesting Couplet Sponsor: Funom Makama Revision of a poem posted: 05/24/2021