Once–
or more
(perhaps a dream that’s come before)
in the silver-glimmered light
the owl soared—
flash of white–
her cry echoing
(echoing)
in the night,
waking the sleeping to the tune
of the luminous, waxing, humming moon—
and so, they prance, dance–
as if in a trance
(or maybe not)
they mark their spots,
perhaps a play
to keep the evil ones at bay
like foxes against the hounds–
they stand their ground
Final stand?
Here–
hear
the sounds
the susurrus of this enchanted ground
magic swirls,
unfurls in unsuspected streams–
unless seen within a dream–
but in the rose-tipped dawn
the golden fawns gambol
on a world pristine,
alive,
breathing,
reborn newly green.
I liked today’s NaNoWriMo prompt—to “write poems in which mysterious and magical things occur.”
Absolutely gorgeous! Owls, foxes, humming moons and magic—everything!
Thanks so much, Jane! That prompt appealed to me. 🙂
I suspected it might 🙂
🙂
This was lovely and captivating! I could picture each nature’s call and brave “stand” of foxes against the hounds.
Those gamboling golden fawns are sweet in both their poetic depiction and the pretty art displayed. It isn’t Marc Chagall, is it? 🙂
Thank you, Robin. I’m glad you liked it.
The art is Franz Marc.
Oh, yes! I think I have made this same mistake before about the artist. It is like deja vu. 😊
😉
Great imagery. And I love Franz Marc’s art.
Thank you Maggie C. I love his work, too.
Your word choices and structure set the perfect tone for this one, Merril! And extra points for using susurrus – what a great word!
Thank you, Jilly! I’ve been waiting to use “susurrus.” 🙂
Very magical! And the sounds themselves, like a song or chant or spell…
Thank you so much, Jennifer!
Magical and mystical
Thank you so much!
I love the little pauses through out! I haven’t decided if they’re sowing or challenging doubt about the mysterious, magical creatures at play. 🙂
Thank you for your thoughtful comment. I suppose it can be read either way. 🙂
This bears multiple readings, getting lovelier each time … love those parentheticals!
Thank you! That is very kind. I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Lovely and haunting! Thank you!
Thank you very much, Resa!
You did a lot better than I did with this prompt! What lovely sounds in here!
Thank you very much, Luanne! 🙂
Just now I returned from inspecting the newly planted grapefruit tree and was treated to this: “reborn newly green.” I agree, you get extra points for using “sussurus.”
Mystery and magic work for me too!
Thank you so much, Marian. I’ve been waiting to use “sussurus.” 🙂
Good luck with your tree!
What lovely images and effortless rhyming!!! Thank you for writing AND for sharing…
Thank you very much, Will!
Swirls of magic played in your poetry. I heard the animals prance and soar. You truly have a gift of storytelling, Merril. 🌹
Thank you, Rose. That is so kind.
Wonderful language – playful words, playful images
Thanks so much, Derrick!
Definitely magical.
Thank you very much, Ken.
How could it not be magic when it includes the moon? Beautiful. (K)
Thank you so much, Kerfe. I liked this prompt. 🙂
I kind of totally missed yesterday. But I will revisit this prompt for sure.
🙂
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