NIGHT MUSIC

haunting cries in the night, befriended photo by Alpha Coders

Icy breaths spew steam on the snowy

mountaintops

wind whips among the crooked trees

wolves scream in the black of night

echoes between flat crevice rocks

sheer drop to the earth

 

I listen to these voices every night, my window cracked open

I am surprised at different tones coming from up high

and wonder what this chatter means

I fear the wolves are not hearty and

are unable to weather the frigid

like me when I am in the cold trying to find them

these misty songs are my only friends, my night music

 

My older sister deserts me every eve

after she tucks me in bed

at that time, I crack the window

and lend an ear to the eerie cry of love

almost like my spooky cries of loneliness

we are friendless night creatures

who have never seen each other

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

sometimes people befriend strange animals; it is comforting no matter

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

An experience dear Betty, I have never had. No wolves ( of the animal kind) where I live or have lived. You brought me wonderful imagery. I pictured you clearly. The howling, would in a strange way have given me a comfort of sorts. I felt the lonely here. Wonderful write.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you for your lovely review....Where I live sometimes one can hear coyotes at night....it's a different kind of symphony if you will,,,, Have a merry Christmas!!!
Warmly, B

[Mauricio Montoya]

Lol,night music it was the title since I was a party to read yours was one was invited, whoa I was hit with the first line as a cold sweep every word, that's a party I don't want to be, but your word's make see be aware of what might you might hear causes it might not be the same music thank you for sharing, that was an excellent write.

[Betty Hermelee]

You’re very welcome Mauricio
Warmly
B.

[Ken Simm.]

Your above comments are very true and illustated so well in this poem. Atmospheric to the nth degree.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you dear Ken, much appreciated
Warmly, B

[emmajoygreen]

Read aloud, twice, Betty!. You have used a wonderfully haunting collection of letters - thus words, that make specific sounds as if from high places, drifting through and within endless space. Superbly created, can hear them even now as I type!

The stunning picture beckons the reader in and holds her! Wonderful

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you profusely dear Em, I’m into “haunting” at the moment!
Warmly, B

[emmajoygreen]

You 'haunt' incredibly well, dear Betty - 'though not sure of those spirited figures dancing on my bedroom's main wall!

[Stella Armour]

How beautiful Betty, cries from nature are often haunting love songs i feel.
To be able to relate to other creatures in the wild is really a wonderful thing, and the picture is gorgeous...

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Stella for your lovely review!
Warmly, B

[Stella Armour]

you are so welcome ...

[Ken e Bujold]

Absolutely beautiful work Betty. Canvas splashed with such mastery it's impossible not to picture the magical scene you write.

ken

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Ken, I'm flattered!
Warmly, B

[Dave Brown]

One of your best, plus an image which is an impressively powerful piece of artwork
I wish it was one of my efforts
I do relate to the wild Wolf but not so sure I'd like to become best friends
Best wishes BESTB

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you! Thank you! I am flattered dear Dave
Warmly, B

[Arundass TP]

Interesting read. A truthful presentation. Have a nice day

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you for your kind review
Warmly, B

[W. Barrett Munn]

You have done well in capturing the haunting sensation of longing in this poem, a melancholy overture of a lonely life.

Winston

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you so much W., really appreciate your review!
Warmly,
B

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Betty.. Poets meet on Mountain Tops where the Wind carries our Song…. Goodwill and 💗 Love until we meet above. Softly, Pat

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank dear Pat for that poetic review; do hope your health is stable....Merry Xmas to to and yoursread moreThank dear Pat for that poetic review; do hope your health is stable....Merry Xmas to to and yours
Warmly, B

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Betty … my Health is Stable… reminding me of the Stable where a Baby lies in a Manger with Angels and Wise Men following the Star from afar… We pray for Goodwill toward the World. Blessings to you and yours. Softly, Pat

[Betty Hermelee]

Such good news dear Pat; blessings to you and yours
Warmly, B

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Betty .. I believe that Hungarians were very Healthy Nomads at one time and our Heritage gives us a special Survival to conquer Maladies …. gently, Pat

[Betty Hermelee]

I only hope Pat....enjoy Christmas and the New Year!
Warmly, B