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
ponart
Copyright 1993
Patrick M. O’Neil
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Full image: Hiking, 9/25/2009


Reference: Collection 9, Poem ID= 311
