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| The Enchanted Forest ( (mixed media) by Melanie Lee |
In the forest live beings of mystery
existing in shadows
speaking in sighs
murmuring softly so we can hear,
knocking loudly
when we don't.
An odd bird roams here
beset with curious whimsies
raucous and restless
scanning for prey
he speaks aloud,
spitting out truth.
He asked me to listen,
share his secrets piece by piece.
Just a matter of disclosing the night,
he winked smartly
preparing to conjure light.
No truth too hard he swore.
Yes, I have time I told him,
averting my eyes just in case,
fearless but knowing full well
what calamity might happen next.
"Go 'head on man, you tell me straight
what matters most?"
Pop, Shazam and Bippity Boppity Boo,
he sang out loud, Open Sesame
I love you!
Dumbstruck, I swooned
enchanted, now free.
Oh honey, I whispered,
come home with me.
speaking in sighs
murmuring softly so we can hear,
knocking loudly
when we don't.
An odd bird roams here
beset with curious whimsies
raucous and restless
scanning for prey
he speaks aloud,
spitting out truth.
He asked me to listen,
share his secrets piece by piece.
Just a matter of disclosing the night,
he winked smartly
preparing to conjure light.
No truth too hard he swore.
Yes, I have time I told him,
averting my eyes just in case,
fearless but knowing full well
what calamity might happen next.
"Go 'head on man, you tell me straight
what matters most?"
Pop, Shazam and Bippity Boppity Boo,
he sang out loud, Open Sesame
I love you!
Dumbstruck, I swooned
enchanted, now free.
Oh honey, I whispered,
come home with me.
Wow! Some dramatic change. I like it a lot and the poem gives it excellent narrative. Good job!
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