Night Shadows

 

 

Night Shadows

In mid-October,

when the moon is full

The night is over-cast

in bright moon-light

and dark strange shadows

and even feint gray colors

splashed here and there

and in these shadows

in the short twilight

of the vernal night

happy enchanted

spirits play hide and seek

Dancing and playing

Running and jumping

as evil spirits lurk close by

waiting to frighten

or taking fright

fleeing and shrieking

back into the night

 

 

 

by Hugh M. Lewis

The Great Wall Revisited

Trails in the Snow

1991-1993


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Last Updated: 03/16/05