The moon cast its shadowy glance
over the canopy of trees, an owl
hooted, scaring the nightmouse as
it was doing its shadow dance
seeking a nocturnal supper

The mood in the bedarkened woods
seems sinister and haunting as
slithering entities make their way
through the obscure terrain while
sibilant sounds accompany them

A blanket of misty moisture makes
the foliage bleed over everything
causing cloying countenance, and the
rotting wood scent that makes it so
ambient

Green eyes appear like neon orbs
hanging in space as a panther stares
between the tenebrous trees watching
for something to catch its fancy as the
darkening hours continue to unfold

In the manner of mythical midnights
reality happens, the big cats come out
to play entering into the forest foray
making sure some of the creatures
won't be back another day

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