eerie evening
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Fears
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I saw a light in the woods tonight
low, through the tangled branches of spruce
and the crowded stems of fir
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white in the dark –
a gleam where only night should stir
like the lamp of a stranger, lost
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but the glow was steady and still
and in less than the catch of a breath I knew
all I saw was the rising moon
beyond the hill
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I heard a cry in the woods tonight
soft and low through the tangle of spruce
and the thicket of fir
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a moan in the dark
a sob where only the wind should stir
like the frightened tears of a child
alone
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but the cries held no human word
and in less than the catch of a breath I knew
the wail of a wildcat on the prowl
was all I heard
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~
Copyright Jane Tims 1990
nichepoetryandprose 
Wonderfully eerie poem and images, Jane. 🙂
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Robin
November 9, 2012 at 2:32 pm
Hi. Something a little spooky for Halloween! (: Jane
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jane tims
November 9, 2012 at 8:06 pm
I enjoyed the poem and the photography- the light in the foreground fading to darkness, with the horizon lit in the background.
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Watching Seasons
November 5, 2012 at 7:46 pm
Hi. The photo was done with a flash, from low in front of the grass. It captured the spookiness of the evening. Jane
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jane tims
November 6, 2012 at 9:36 am
Nice photo.
I also enjoyed your poem Jane. It’s got a real punch to it. I read it a couple of times so I could savor it all
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dearrosie
October 31, 2012 at 6:11 pm
Hi Rosie. I wrote the poem a few years ago, after hearing a wildcat in the woods. They sound just like a human crying. Jane
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jane tims
November 1, 2012 at 9:37 am
a wild animal in the woods that sounds human? omg how creepy!
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dearrosie
November 1, 2012 at 1:51 pm
What a gorgeous poem. I loved the build up of suspense then the feeling of fear and next the explanation. I liked the echoes of form and words, as well. Well done!
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Carol Steel
October 31, 2012 at 10:36 am
Hi Carol. I’m glad you like it. Thanks for the comment! jane
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jane tims
October 31, 2012 at 2:46 pm
Very appropriate for Halloween and the shorter days too Jane! What a great poem and I love the images. I’ve just made some calendars using my photos of skies.
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dianajhale
October 31, 2012 at 9:29 am
Hi Diana. Happy Halloween. Jane
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jane tims
October 31, 2012 at 2:46 pm