Forest’s glamour calls us softly
tempts us to tread her tranquil tracks
entwines us in expired enchantments,
past promises and spent desire.
Shrouded mysteries lie before us
veiled in magic, lost in time
where dryads strolled and naiads frolicked
in crystal pools and creeks of light.
Darkness falls as we draw closer
tracing the edge of moonlight’s sight
we trespass boldly on her magic carpet
and embrace the secrets of the night.
Written in response to Sadje‘s What do You See #74 photo prompt.
Image credit: Eric Muhr @ Unsplash
The image shows a forest scene with a path going deep into the forest. The trees in the distance are shrouded in mist.
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It’s beautiful!!
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Thank you, Manahil!
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WOW! Loved the first stanza in general and 2nd line in particular…”tempts us to tread her tranquil tracks”.
Exquisite!
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Thanks so much, Goutam!
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Well done!
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Thanks, Andrew!
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You’re welcome.
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It’s just magical, the world your verses have created. It’s so tempting to follow this path into this world. Thanks Chris for this lovely poem
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Thank you, Sadje! It was your inspiring prompt that led me here 🙂
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You’re welcome Chris. What you saw, you made something beautiful from it.
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Lovely poem, Chris! I just want to walk down that path and enjoy the moonlight!
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Thank you, Cheryl! Now, just close your eyes and perhaps you can. 🙂
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Your words drew such a lovely picture of the prompt Chris. Eloquently penned 🙂
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Thank you so much, Radhika 🙂
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This is so pretty! I really like the rhythm, (or is it the cadence?) of the verses. And as usual it’s perfect for the photo!😀
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Thank you, Debra 🙂 I’m not sure about cadence, is it perhaps a musical term?? But anyway, a lovely compliment 😀
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Very beautiful poetry
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Thank you, D. 🙂
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You’re very welcome ❤
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Wow wow wow, Chris–this is knock-me-over good!
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What a lovely compliment 🙂 Thanks so much, Zelda!
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You’re sincerely welcome💖
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Ah, I love this one, Chris. Mystery, glamour, and darkness all in one poem, wonderful! 😊
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Thanks so much, Jeff!
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You’re welcome, Chris! Always my pleasure. 😊
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Ahh, to embrace the secrets of the night! I love misty forests.
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I can almost smell the scent of pines…
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That is one of my all-time favorite smells.
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Lovely. Knew dryad of course but naiad was new to me.
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I can’t remember when I first came across them… in Narnia, perhaps 🙂
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Wonderfully woven fantasy.
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Thanks, Jude! Pleased you like it 🙂
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That I do.
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😀 😀 😀
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[…] Chris; Embrace me […]
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Love the poem. Enchanting forest imagery formed.
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Thanks so much, Kritika!
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My pleasure 🙂
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