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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
MOONLIGHT PICTURE, by CHARLOTTE G. FRIETSCH GUNTER
First Line: Have you ever seen the fireflies dance by moonlight
Last Line: That come to me on shining rays from distant star.
Subject(s): Beauty; Night; Bedtime
First Line: Have you ever seen the fireflies dance by moonlight
Last Line: That come to me on shining rays from distant star.
Subject(s): Beauty; Night; Bedtime
Have you ever seen the fireflies dance by moonlight, --
Among the daisies and field grasses high?
With the soft shadows of nightfall walked I
Ecstatic in spirit, -- held spellbound by the sight
Of the glittering dance with brush and sage
And the field daisies, as a fitting stage.
Have you ever walked through a field of daisies by moonlight,
While whippoorwills whistled their melody
While owls from forest depths called forth lustily?
Often I have strolled down a path I shaped 'mongst flowers bright,
To live with glittering creatures of the night, --
Their song of silence and moments of their quiet.
Have you ever heard in moments of silent night,
When on the wings of the wind whispers sigh, --
As if sweet voices from heaven drew nigh?
When I wander through my fields 'neath starry light,
I seem to understand voices from afar
That come to me on shining rays from distant star.
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