A Magic Night
It was just one of those nights,
every log fit perfectly on the fire.
The moon was still waxing,
just about a turn from full,
so that we were all crazy with its light,
but still building.
The surface of the water
held up a perfect mirror.
There were rooftop stories,
there were songs in the alley.
The cherry tree finally blossomed.
The attic was empty,
but the bowl never was.
It was one of those nights,
a reminder that things are unbroken.
A night of four elements,
it was one for the witches,
a loaded night.
I wouldn't have guessed,
waking up to the sun,
that it would be the night
that left us shining.
That those songs would continue.
That what was released with
a breath and a word,
would continue outward
and up to the sky,
where the clouds are now pooling,
and the moon is now waning.
But that night, still unbroken,
took all its juice on the wind,
and the wind,
always comes back again.
every log fit perfectly on the fire.
The moon was still waxing,
just about a turn from full,
so that we were all crazy with its light,
but still building.
The surface of the water
held up a perfect mirror.
There were rooftop stories,
there were songs in the alley.
The cherry tree finally blossomed.
The attic was empty,
but the bowl never was.
It was one of those nights,
a reminder that things are unbroken.
A night of four elements,
it was one for the witches,
a loaded night.
I wouldn't have guessed,
waking up to the sun,
that it would be the night
that left us shining.
That those songs would continue.
That what was released with
a breath and a word,
would continue outward
and up to the sky,
where the clouds are now pooling,
and the moon is now waning.
But that night, still unbroken,
took all its juice on the wind,
and the wind,
always comes back again.
Published by David Lanier
Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. Grew up working in the family business. Worked at the Grand Canyon in'93, and fell in love with the power of nature. Spent some time in the Army. Married for a few ye... View profile
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8 Comments
Post a CommentI love your poetry.
reminds me of those summer nights after the desert heat cooled and we sang around a fire
cool; great poem
Good work.
Wonderful poem!
David, the poem is brilliant, but the picture is so breathtaking, I kept looking back at it. thanks
That's wonderful, brings to mind wonderful mental imagery.
A fitting picture for this piece.