Twilight

...inspired by 'Fireside' by Seamus Heaney


Flashlight tracings trap and dazzle,
dancing in the twilight. Children hurry
through the meadow, flip-flops flapping,
eager beavers chasing dreams.

Quick the flow, the stream blinks
back a hint of moonlight,
and the torches' criss cross
patterns scatter 'til the beams converge.

Nets are plied, and mason jars
are dunked beneath the rippling surface, 
small fish wriggle in confinement
midst excitement and delight.

Safe and snug, imaginations settle
as they say goodnight.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Horsman Avatar
April 28, 2012 at 3:58 AM
wonderful picture you paint in words here, Keith. harry
Ekpemandu Avatar
April 27, 2012 at 2:09 PM
nice poem
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April 27, 2012 at 2:00 PM
Beautiful poem, love Elizabeth
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