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' criss-cross 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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Onclaud Avatar
February 10, 2016 at 12:16 PM
ohh, i am enthralled with your visuals and diction... this lovely piece brings me to childhood days with ' torches' criss-cross patterns..' di you put butterflies in a jar?.. salute, keith..huggs
Bickerstaffe Avatar
February 10, 2016 at 12:22 PM
I just let 'em fly around! Thanks for your delightful commentary nette! It is much appreciated! Best wishes, Keith
Bauer Avatar
February 10, 2016 at 11:36 AM
this brought back my summers spent in upstate new york ("the country," as we called it) and i could just smell the grass and see the fireflies. very vivid, keith!
Bickerstaffe Avatar
February 10, 2016 at 11:39 AM
Many thanks Ilene... fond memories on this end too! Best wishes, Keith
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