A River At Night

A River at gloaming,

Then,

Night.

Movement.

Away from village.

Toward forested

Secrets,

Wildlife, resting or

Hunting?

Moonlight, dimmed but

Reckless.

River rushes,

Works.

The art of its voice,

As nighttime narrative.

Its journey disguises sounds,

Of lovers

Coupling,

Of ancient stones come to

Life.

Fabric of water, smooth silken

Shadows,

Cobalt, silver.

Its destination,

The tides.

Swallowed by sea dragons guarding

Their

Keeps.

Keeping their confidences.

Aspiring to conquer fire breathing

Islands.

The tales they could tell of River At Night.