One night in the forest

~

With a moonbeam in her smile,

she illumined every flower,

while she wandered down the path,

neath an ever-changing sky

With a chuckle and a grin,

peeked behind the twisted maple,

where the dragonflies would hide,

if a stranger passes by

On this quiet summer eve,

as the crickets started chirping,

with a pinecone as a necklace,

she was dressed up for the show

As she took her favorite seat,

near a toadstool who was sleeping

and a tree frog she called Larry,

on her shoelace down below

When she heard the singer sing,

as the evergreens were swaying,

in a soft melodic fashion,

while the cello played in time

There were songbirds in the trees,

where they added happy whistles

near some squirrels who would listen,

just to see if it did rhyme

When along a spider came,

(no, it's not some different story)

with a top hat on his head,

said he'd really like to dance

They all watched as he performed,

with his eight legs quickly moving,

then applauded when he stopped,

this might be his only chance

Next, a butterfly ballet,

so demure, their wings a' flutter,

in a silken pirouette,

so enchanting was the sight

They received a roaring cheer,

loud as thunder in the heavens,

as they took a tiny bow,

then they ran off to the right

Where beyond the forest edge,

came the morning sun arising,

purple, pink and tangerine,

were the colors she did spy

So, she rubbed her weary eyes,

gave a little hug to Larry,

made her way back down the path,

as she waved to all good bye

~

Reviews

[Ayesha Faiz]

Wow, this poem really made me smile. It felt like stepping into a little dream world where nature and imagination mix so perfectly. I loved all the tiny details like the spider in a top hat, the butterfly ballet, and her friend Larry the tree frog. It reminded me of the wonder we feel as kids, when even the smallest things feel magical. It was sweet, playful, and full of heart. Just a really lovely piece. I'm sure my younger self would've loved it if this were made into a movie.. I'm definitely sure...
Thanks alot for this marvellous write. It truly put a smile on my face.

[willweb]

Thank you so very much. I am thrilled you enjoyed this one

[emmajoygreen]

What a magically marvellous gift of words offered in such picturesque meter! Your words paint a time and place, colours and music.. all with gentle glee and dance steps that defeat natural energy! A wonderful write plus a gently academic view of how it is when magic creeps into and onto the earth!

[willweb]

Thank you so much. I am thrilled you enjoyed my little poetic romp in the nighttime forest. I appreciate your kindness.

[emmajoygreen]

Was and is a pleasure, sir.

[Neha agrawal]

This is absolutely delightful — whimsical, tender, and imaginative in the best storybook way. It reads like a modern fairy tale wrapped in gentle rhyme, the kind you’d read aloud to a child or carry in your heart as an adult needing a soft escape.

[willweb]

Thank you so very much. Your kind words have made my day. I appreciate your time. and am thrilled you enjoyed this