under an ancient moon





there lives a spirit

under an ancient moon

that glides across a lake


entering the woods

finding a sleeping form

for its soul to take


like a silent breeze

placing a cold hand

you shudder yourself awake


burning with fear

and living that dream

peace with your god you make



 

From – Touching the Sun

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Copyright 1993

Patrick M. O’Neil


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Full image: Hiking, 9/25/2009

John Muir Wilderness; Lake Thomas A. Edison area