the elves of the forest

the wind blows through the trees

like the birds through the air

the sky turns a cold darkness

like the bottom of an endless ocean

all is quiet

like the silent man

then the elves come out

they dance all night

into the sky

the fire it burns

like the flames in their eyes

the animals, they see, they watch, they view

then when the time is right, they join in too

dance dance dance the night away

then the sun, it starts to wake

the elves stop and look around

the animals run away

the bonfire dies

the sun is out

and thats the end

but dont worry

you see

theyll come back

just wait

in the shadows

theyre waiting

to resume their dance

by the xena elf

I didn't write this, it was sent to me care of a talented young writer named Xena Elf. You can reach her at xenaelf@xenafan.com