MOUNTAIN NIGHTS

There is unbroken quietness
In the mountains in the night
A stillness even thought can’t break
Nor shatter if light

The night’s protective blackness
Like velvet wrap is worn
An embrace of one’s whole body
Sensuous and worm

The stars… a million dancing lights
Choose one and it is yours
One is enough… please leave the rest
For parts and philosophers.

A scent of wild jasmine
Pervades the soft night air
An intoxicant so strong
No match found anywhere.

Evening music of the woods,
Rustling sylvan chords,
God, I think, is whispering
Hush! Don’t miss his words!

Close your eyes in solitude
Your Lord and you alone
You’ve caught a glimpse of Heaven
You’ve caught a glimpse of Home.

Sarah,
Rosary Mat. Higher Sec. School.