Sun Blossoms

In Moonlit Silence

IN moonlit silence of the deep
The sombre shades grow to a white
Marble vision of the Infinite
In a magic land of eternal sleep.

The wide suspense of the calm sea
Shines like a brilliant play of swords;
Incense-wings scrolled with starry words
Glow with the secret Mystery.

The woodlands murmur like a stream
Echoing through the still rocks and caves
As if far half-seen glistening waves
Had washed them with a nectarous dream.

Slowly the moon pales after her brief
Smiles radiance poured upon the earth,
All laughter and phosphorescent mirth
Fall like a dead outworn leaf.

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