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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
PIXIES AT THE POOL, by RICHARD POMFRET
First Line: Look below into the pool's
Last Line: And flee at dawn's first light.
Subject(s): Lakes; Night; Stars; Water; Pools; Ponds; Bedtime
First Line: Look below into the pool's
Last Line: And flee at dawn's first light.
Subject(s): Lakes; Night; Stars; Water; Pools; Ponds; Bedtime
Look below into the pool's
Radiant reflections; many jewels
You'll see -- here are stars,
Look, over a bit is Mars.
See that streak of silver there?
We'll follow it -- I know where
To see the fairest of them all --
Be careful lest you fall.
The water's still, but cast a stone,
Listen -- hear the Pixies groan?
They meet here every night
And flee at dawn's first light.
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