The Whispering Trees

Obscure light, again bring flicker
Walls and portraits rattle like bones
Darkly dread closes in thicker
When thunder drums with baleful tones

All souls come 'round, gather and share
Bind be for those who covet harm
Bid shed of our sorrows that snare
Let the rains sweep darkness with charm

Whispering trees, black rain, storm dwells
Leaves tip tears, glistering ground wells
But voices blend as wolfen wails
When slumberless candlelight swells

Foggy river bends, sketch out caim
Shadowcast loving memories
From the willows to wax and flame
Send warmth through weeping tapestries

All souls come 'round, gather and share
Bind be for those who covet harm
Bid shed of our sorrows that snare
Let the rains sweep darkness with charm

Whispering trees, black rain, storm dwells
Leaves tip tears, glistering ground wells
But voices blend as wolfen wails
When slumberless candlelight swells

© Kay Irvin

~ a circle of protection, in times of need
Those we love are with us, always