Naked trees clutch the dying day
as the sun sinks swiftly west a-way.
Storm clouds ride the closing night
black and ragged, a cruel blight.
The North wind chases a bitter rain
harring the ancient weather vane.
The shivering woodland crouches low
'neath a hungry winds buffeting blow.
Small birds early gone to roost
face the horror winters loosed.
In shaded bower wild deer huddle
aloft in dreys two squirrels cuddle.
Rabbits cower in buries deep
wrapped in darkness too thick for sleep.
Across barren wold it fast advances
wind of thunder, rain thrown lances.
As a mighty tidal wave it crashes
hell-bent for cover the wild hare dashes.
Hail bounces high off frosted plough
merciless wind snaps naked bough.
Each living creature hunkers tight
as in splendid fury falls the night.
CITEȘTI
WOOD POETRY
PoezieA collection of poetry inspired by a life in an English wood. Meet the animals and birds. Experience the seasons. Enjoy the sunshine, the rain, the mist and the snow.