The Jewels of the Night

At night when all has settled down,
And things are peaceful, still,
We walk the coolness of the night,
And listen to the trill,

Of night birds as they glide o'erhead,
Or rustle in the leaves,
Hiding in the bushes,
By water's edge and trees.

Their music sweet amid the hush,
And quiet of the dark,
And I am blessed to hear it,
As it's sweetness leaves it's mark,

Upon my heart and in my soul,
As quietly I listen,
Beneath the moon and stars above,
As overhead they glisten.

As I watch them there I see,
Bright patterns in the sky,
Sparkling like diamonds,
In the darkness of the sky.

Such beauty God has wrought to ease,
The darkness with their light,
And I have come to know them,
As the jewels of the night.

                               Judy Ball
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Sweetheart Avatar
August 24, 2011 at 5:55 PM
such brilliant images in this peaceful poetry Judy.. this would be an excellent entry for the new contest posted on Morning Noon or Night ..if u have not as yet entered.. luv Rhyme form.. sweet..
Ball Avatar
August 24, 2011 at 6:05 PM
Thanks so much Linda. Glad you like it. Already entered one though. God Bless, JB
Culverhouse Avatar
August 3, 2011 at 8:02 PM
my mom and dad are 66 and 70 and they drive ok. but my inlaws are a danger to society. they are age 78 and 86 but age really has nothing to do with it like you said it is ability.
Ball Avatar
August 3, 2011 at 9:38 PM
I totally agree my friend. Anyone impaired shouldn't drive. My mom has been legally blind for years. She always has to get someone to take her to town to pay her bills and get whatever she needs for the month. My neices, nephews, and cousins usually drive her if her sister doesn't and most of them charge her for it. God Bless, JB
Culverhouse Avatar
August 3, 2011 at 8:04 PM
anyone impaired should not drive.
Horne Avatar
July 31, 2011 at 3:38 PM
I love the peace at nighttime too - beautiful write, Judy
Ball Avatar
July 31, 2011 at 4:55 PM
Thank you so much Jack. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB
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