"Beyond the Door"

“Beyond the Door”

One night while walking in the wood
I came to where a great tree stood
I saw the most peculiar sight
A moon-shaped window full of light
T’was carved within a sturdy tree
The purpose which, I could not see.

I took this time as opportune
To peek inside that carven moon
And wondered what could be within
A place where sap and wood had been.
But never would I guess, dare say
What things within were underway!

A fairy feast, at least, or more
Was taking place beyond that door
The dancers bowed and swirled and swayed
While drummers drummed and pipers played
I clapped my hands and laughed with glee
But suddenly … they looked at me!

Within a wink, it all was gone
The dancers, music, all withdrawn
No shining window, no more light
No moon, no door; all locked up tight
From this, I guess, I must conclude
If not invited, don’t intrude.



24 lines
Rhyming couplets
8 syllables per line