Flash, run together, sparkle
Shiver tonight
Wrap stars in
A sparkling cape for the moon
Hot silky cloud
Sun’s fingers
Fire in all rainbow colors
Tickle the Earth
Looking up,
It seems they never end, but
They just don’t last.
In some ways, this poem is a variation on a haiku: there's a set syllable pattern of 3-7-4 in each stanza. This poem is unique in that it can be read without the middle line of each triad, giving the poem a slightly different flavor. Try reading it both ways; which way do you like better?
Northern Lights
Shiver tonight
Wrap stars in
Hot silky cloud
Sun’s fingers
Tickle the Earth
Looking up,
They just don’t last.
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