Shades of Midnight in Summer
The moon
illuminates the edges of clouds
in the darkness
Silence fills the night
except for faint cricket sounds
continuously in rhythm
Stars twinkle
deep in the dark blue sky
Silhouettes of trees outline the horizon
A warm breeze flows
gently in the air
Heat rising from the ground
Smell of freshly cut grass
The aroma of eucalyptus leaves
Scent the air
The last bird calls
were three hours ago
Shades of Midnight in Summer
Richard Bell © 31st December 2010