Magic Evening

Warm summer night,
Mid-June delight…
A family reunion.

Casual conversations,
Culinary invitations…
Some soul-communion.

Go down the dirt road,
In silent mode…
Away from lights, walk…

Stop. Look and listen,
The woods speak and glisten…
While crickets talk.

Unfolding grand wonder,
Like Christmas in summer.
Laced through the dark trees…

Light strands of Fireflies.
Hundreds! Before my eyes,
Going where they please.

Dancing and blinking,
Like “Tinkerbells” winking…
The quiet lights fly.

“Such magic!” I’m thinking,
“It’s beauty I’m drinking…”
Worship draws nigh.

© 2015 gratefulsue

Honorable Mention
Arts Council of York County
Adult Poetry Competition – 11.2021

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