The Lake

by Vicky Rudd / Taurus - Not entered

The sun is setting now--
Pink, orange, red, yellow,
A hint of violet.
Streaked
As the aftermath
of fingers pulled randomly through a painter's palette.
Night encroaches at the fringes of this glory,
The luminous aura of the moon
Replacing the last blazing remnants of the sun.
 
To those who've passed this way before
There is a lake
In the center of a field.
And in the center of the lake are trees
whose bare limbs seem to be 
grasping, stretching arms,
Reaching unto the sky.
It has the appearance
of the mythical Isle of Avalon.
 
On the fringes of my lake
Gallop two snow white horses,
Their manes tossing
Like cornsilk in an unforgiving wind.
Look closely...
See how they are running?
As if 
they are mystically transported across the water--
Enchanted creatures.
 
Close your eyes...
Glowing golden horns become visible 
against the white of their sleek foreheads,
and fairies guide their movements
with gossamer reins.
Birth sign: Not entered
Date created: 1998-03-30 23:50:45
Last updated: 2021-03-03 14:40:07
Poem ID: 49192

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