lullaby

behind the hill, twilight
slips into a pool of darkness
her soft fingertips
pulling the last notes
of blue
from day's wearied throat

slowly, a new voice rises
above the horizon

as shadows drip
across the threshold
we float
on an unsung breath...
waiting



© Copyright 2003 Laryalee Fraser



Poetry list...
The Last Day of Summer
Day Tremors
The Essence of Now
Eclipse
Murmurs
Inadequate
lullaby
fossilizing
Cocoon
Star Petal Shadows
Wildfire Summer

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