Twilight

Flash lamp tracings trap and dazzle, 
dancing in the twilight. Children scatter 
through the meadow, flip-flops flapping, 
eager beavers chasing dreams. 
Fast the flow, the stream blinks 
back a hint of moonlight, 
and the torches' crisscross patterns 
splatter 'til the beams converge. 
Nets are plied, and mason jars 
are dunked beneath the rippling surface, 
small fish wriggle, now confined, 
to kids' excitement and delight. 
Safe and snug, imaginations 
settle as they say goodnight.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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January 10, 2016 at 1:45 PM
Such a pleasant summers day. You can smell the grass feel the warm sun. Kelli
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January 10, 2016 at 4:44 PM
Thanks again! Keith
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January 7, 2016 at 10:00 PM
Your diversity in poetry is an inspiration to me! From the title I would have never guessed the theme of this lovely poem!
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January 7, 2016 at 10:04 PM
You are very kind my friend... Cheers, Keith
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