deep into the forest gone
ragged dusk til gentle dawn
up the hills through gravel roads
past the point of no return

dappled light on forest floor
tangled brambles yearn for more
covered by the canopy
critters forage honestly

as the sun sets through the trees
birdsong waning quiet peace
burning heat to milky glow
some to rest while others crow

in the dark the frogs they sing
utterings and caroling
as the moon rose silvery
casting shadows blue the leaves

moonglow on the water shone
tranquil in the depths alone
splashes in the quiet haze
something underwater plays

in the woods a symphony
vibrant as the world can be
in the city dead inside
rotting as its people cry

woodsong

Melt