So little one, shut the door tight
And open your window to the night.
Where midnight vines grow twisted twirls
And shy silver leaves choose to unfurl.
See lightening birds leap and prance
In the glow of lantern spiders’ swinging lamps.
Breathe deep the scent of mystery’s blooms
Whose petals are heavy with the moon.
Watch tailored frogs and lilies flirt
As the tarragon cat washes her skirt.
Listen to butterflies waltz and sing
Holding out your hand to flamenco wings
So little one, do what’s right
To protect and preserve this precious night.
© 2008 R.Livesey
Enchantment
I was thinking about ‘Gaia – The Living Planet’ & it conjured up a thought for me – the enchantment & fragility of nature…hopefully I’ve captured that here!
KEITH R. WILL..., 4 months ago
so nice i love it
jcmontgomery, 4 months ago
Oh Miri. This is absolutely beautiful. Wow!!
Miri in reply to jcmontgomery’s comment, 4 months ago
thanks very much! – it was one of those that came in the night!
Miri in reply to KEITH R. WILLIAMS’s comment, 4 months ago
thanks very much Keith, appreciate you having a read & commenting!
webbie, 3 months ago
Love it, beautifully saied.
Miri in reply to webbie’s comment, 3 months ago
thank you so much :-)
Max Gatrell, 3 months ago
A gorgeous piece, you’ve truly captured something special here ;)
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Miri in reply to Max Gatrell’s comment, 3 months ago
thanks so much – it’s one of my favourites!
Max Gatrell, 3 months ago
I wrote something myself for ‘Gaia’ it’s called ‘Gaia’s Rage’ if you have a moment, i’d be honoured if you took the time to check it out.
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Silvia Manuela, 3 months ago
Gorgeous, beautifully written :)
Miri in reply to Silvia Manuela’s comment, 3 months ago
thanks so much! appreciate you dropping by & commenting :-)
Ryan J. Douglas, 3 months ago
i dig it!
Miri in reply to Ryan J. Douglas’s comment, 3 months ago
yey! this is one of my favourites…not sure where it came from but i could see it so vividly!