an ashen moon roams
through skeleton trees hoping
to scare the timid
human feet stir leaves
their rustle breaking silence
the moon hunts its prey
with ghostly smile
it shines upon its target
stabbing with its light
hiding place exposed
fear gathers strength to take flight
escape uncertain
the dark moon chases
a frightened heart in the night
with ghoulish pleasure.
cat and mouse a game
delighting the lunar orb
until night’s ending
the sun rises with
with chastisement in its rays
for the cruel moon
©Susie Clevenger 2011
Photograph: Photobucket
Prompt: Scary
Comments
the sun rises with
with chastisement in its rays
for the cruel moon
Great job ~~
Lots of things I never thought of for the prompt.
Thank you very much.
Peace, Siggi in Downeast Maine, USA