Night in the Forest

A glimpse into the nocturnal world of a forest. Sort of, anyway.

The black-heart pines stand strong and proud

against the midnight sky, black against black.

The river gurgles at their feet, highlights on its surface

Sharp contrast- stars against the sky;

 

a reflection of the heavens, where the luminescent beacons

are cold watchers in the unforgiving darkness,

blinking for all to see, sallow in the light of the full moon

which gleams down like God’s eye, casting pale light and shifting shadows.

 

Everything is soundless shadows, mysterious as fog…

under the cover of night in the forest

Author's Note

Any commments about changes in punctuation would be appreciated.

Reviews

[Eagle Cruagh]

Nothing is quite as illuminating, revealing and
penetrating of the senses as a night in the forest.

"Everything is soundless shadows, mysterious as fog�
under the cover of night in the forest"
This sentence pulls us right in, drowning us in the
stillness which cloaks the forest world.

Sorry! Regarding your request to critique your
punctuation; when I learn to punctuate properly, then
and only then I will attempt to correct yours.
I think this poem stands on it`s own merits, it is well written,
dramatic, brief and flows , "like the river gurgling beneath the
pines." Beautiful ! Well done !
FAVORITE !
---- Eagle Cruagh

[Constance L. Hartwell]

You can correct me if im wrong, but to me poetry doesn't always have to make sense you know? it was an great read! keep it up

[Gandré]

Hello dear,

thanks a lot for liking my poem "Impeccability".
you put smile on my face.


this is a gothic poem to me. Darkness, and mystery. I like it. to me it makes lots of sense. I like the versatility of yours.

absorbing piece. i cannot make it better, it s yours. luv lara.

[* Mourning Starr *]

A definate imagery piece....It makes sense to me as I am a very visual person and when I write I try to describe whatever it is I am talking about with the most visual effect as possible and I think you did that perfectly in this piece....

[Andy J Turner]

Very descripitve, kinda like how the nocturnals must see night in the forest.
Living on the edge of a forest, this hits the mark... LOL the same forest Winne the Pooh was written.... How sad is this bloke.lol