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You hear them singing in the tallest trees
hidden from eyes, deep in the greenery.
Slinking shadows watching us – as they please.
At night they dance in satin finery
round a solemn circle of fire and stone.
Hidden from eyes, deep in the greenery.
Its best not to be caught, out on your own,
as they sway by starlight in the birch grove
round a solemn circle of fire and stone.
Wild rhythms will lure you to their alcove
of honeyed secrets, and forbidden dreams,
as they sway by starlight in the birch grove.
They will wash you gently in forest streams
softly whispering spell-binding stories
of honeyed secrets, and forbidden dreams.
Revealing madness along with glories.
You hear them singing in the tallest trees
softly whispering spell-binding stories.
Slinking shadows – watching us as they please.
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you’re doubly inspired today
The poem Dessert was written at midnight last night – so I had all these evening hours tonight to fill
So I dreamt of sylphs dancing in the moonlight.
now to work on a poem for tomorrow…
very lovely work back to back…
Thank you.
I like this one better I think. The villanelle form seems more rigid.
not me …I love love Dessert.. so light and fun. I love the way it danced in my head
Just re-read Dessert. It does grow on one. Maybe I should have seconds just to be sure
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Oh by the way you get to be the owner of comment 500 on the merlinspielen hall of fame.
hoorah but you are probably sick of my comments by now :0)
Never. Ever. Think. That.
Your comments make my day.
Thanks unfettered.
Ditto.. double ditto
I like both of these poems. I’m not choosing a favorite. So there.
I have learned never ever argue with Weebles. Weebles wobble but they don’t fall down. And never be contrary with a Madame – that is just asking for payback.
So I am glad you enjoyed both – and thank you for your kind words.
Such smooth rhythm.. This one is more slippery than the dessert
I think you meant more sylphery
YA!