masks
by sharon strong
          Elf
Shhhhhhh......
Do you hear that shuffling
Rustling
In the crisp dry leaves
Sunlight flashes
Strobe-like
Between splayed fingers
Of Ponderosa Pineboughs
I walk softly
Through the quieting forest
At dusk
Not alone
A sound...
Almost laughter
Ripples the cool night air
Conspiratorially
Hey Elf
I know you’re here
Come out wherever you are
Let’s play

 


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