Echos through the trees

Echos through the trees

A Poem by Cherrie

With the setting of the sun
Time did slow
And the eyes of man
Turned to the sky above.

The curtain of night
Softly did flow.
High from the heavens
Dusting the earth below.

Gentle the breeze
That ruffled the veil.
Peering from behind
The Moon did swell.

The bright full moon
Heavy with light.
Commanded its space
On this winter’s night.

As the breeze did cease
The shroud grew still.
And the stars aligned
Twinkling God’s will.

Creatures of the Glen
Arrived one by one
And alone wolf’s howl
Declared the show had begun.

So the curtain diffused
And it fell without a trace
revealing twinkling stars
That danced in place.

The image of the moon
Clung to the lake
As restless swans
Scurried away.

The song of the loon
Received high praise
As, the “who” of the owl
Echoed through the trees.

Silhouettes upon the eddy
Where ripples are mild
Showed the moon now pale
Slip into the depths of the water.

And the night now spent
Prepared for slumber.

© 2025 Cherrie


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Very NICEE, loving the imagery and flow of your poem,
Enjoyed it a lot. This poem truly is beautiful.
-Amy

Posted 6 Days Ago


Cherrie

4 Days Ago

Thank you Amy🙂 I truly appreciate you stopping by.
I look forward in returning the favor... read more
Amy R

3 Days Ago

You're welcome 🌸
what a stunning poem about the heavens, the earth’ night creatures…l we get a good sense of the cosmos as the sky turns black… so much happens it’s like a broadway show, full of light , sounds and movement…. your words are lovely and clear…. I liked this one very much Cherrie!
warmly
B

Posted 1 Month Ago


Cherrie

1 Month Ago

You know often poems like this one play out in my mind like play as well. So I loved that you saw i.. read more
Betty Hermelee

1 Month Ago

you are very welcome Cherrie🌷
Warmly, B
I really love this. as a lover of the mon and wolves I found this poem to be captivating

Posted 2 Months Ago


Cherrie

2 Months Ago

I agree wolves are so interesting to study and beyond beautiful.
With the setting of the sun, there are wonders to be seen. Dear Cherrie, your stanzas are magical. Breath taking imagery, you took me there. A delight to read.

Chris

Posted 2 Months Ago


Cherrie

2 Months Ago

yes, Chris that is so true and a little fascinating to me as well.
Chris Shaw

1 Month Ago

I can understand why:)
Every stanza draws a wonderful picture in the readers' minds which is wonderful to see or imagine. Very serene depiction of the magic in the nighttime. High praise for the author.

Posted 2 Months Ago


Cherrie

2 Months Ago

Thank you Sami your support and review means a great deal to me.
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I love the moment of twilight as the sky is painted with many colors of deep purples and dusty pinks to burnt orange and then within minutes the night stars shine and the moon shows her light.

I love the imagery and the scene painted in this poem. All the nocturnal animals coming out of slumber as the daytime creature find a place to hunker down for the night.

This is calm and done with grand details that highlight the night. It is smooth in its flow and the details are crafted with care

Posted 2 Months Ago


Poetic Beauty

2 Months Ago

I haven’t painted in eons. I’m not very good at painting but I do enjoy it
Cherrie

1 Month Ago

I attempt to sketch and paint. It seems if I can see in my mind I can capture it on paper but just .. read more
Poetic Beauty

1 Month Ago

It’s a challenge but I do it for fun and enjoy it greatly

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Added on February 5, 2025
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Cherrie
Cherrie

Springfield , MO



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I am a published poet and love poetry. After a lifetime of country living, I'm making a move back to town. I find my surroundings a great inspiration to me. I also have two books on Amazon Kindle: .. more..

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