Date:         Thu, 30 Jan 1997 19:50:30 -0800
Subject:      SUB: Valentine's Contest: "NightWind Confession" : Poetry

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NightWind Confession


The tender moon spreads
Groping fingers
Deep into the darkness,
Stars glisten
Warm wind whispers
Missives
Through the leaves;
A transparent smile
Blazing eyes and touch
Subdue demons
Prowling in the dark.
Words, soundless, I love you,
disclose the passion.
Stars flare
Moon caresses the wind,
As the murmur
   "I love you, too"
Strokes my hair.


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"Yesterday they said today was tomorrow, but today
they know better."
                  --Poul Anderson, _The Visitor_

Michelle
winebird@inreach.com