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Poetry First Place - Night Song of a Flute by Kristin Thomas
from Legacy 2008
Poetry First Prize Winner
Night Song of a Flute
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by Kristin Thomas
Silence falls, a soft blanket 'round about me.
Light tiptoes out of sight, quietly closing the door behind it.
Stillness encircles me, slowly pressing inward.
I wait.
The world is hushed, no busy noises ringing;
Every ear asleep, all vibrations cease.
A small breeze sweeps through me.
I stifle sound.
No beams of light illuminate the room,
The darkness muffles all about.
My shining silver here can hide.
Muted by dark.
Motions of tickling fingers are stilled.
No movement will now disturb
The peace and deadened stillness.
My keys tingle.
Now, in quiet undisturbed night
Devoid of glaring lights and bustle,
I lift my voice, my melody
I sing.
