The Half Of The Forest Poem by Shane McKnight

The howling wind

Heralds the darkening of the sky.

The clouds

Have blocked the sun from shining.

The palm fronds

Are glistening with moisture.

They sway from side to side

As they dance in the drizzles

Oh my!

What a splendid sight to behold.



The hardened earth

Awaits with anticipation,

The pelting drops from the sky.

Tearing through the heavens.



Come now, my dear.

Let us dance

Let the stars be jealous

Let the sky drool rays of silvery white

Let the moon hide behind the clouds in envy

Let the sky shake in rage

As we dance

On the balls of our feet

In exquisite movements

Let the beasts of the forest

Be our audience

Let them laugh and applaud us.



Look at the sky,

Raining its stars down on us

She is pleased with our love

She is pleased with our love.



My dear,

Even heaven is smiling down on us

In the half of this forest.