The bright moon, shining in all its glory
\nHovers over the pristine lake
\nI sit beneath a canopy of stars
\nThe atmosphere still as can be
\nNormally, at this hour, I hear the wolves
\nBut this night, all is still
\nThey\u2019re never a threat, always off in the distance
\nBut, I enjoy their howls; they\u2019re free to speak their mind
\nI lean back my chair and listen to nothing but the waves
\nThe River is higher than usual for this time of year
\nMy ideal summer night \u2013 just the moon, iced tea, and quiet
\nI remember many nights like this as a kid
\nI was always afraid of the wolves
\nThey causes my toddler eyes much panic
\nMy father told me that they\u2019re God\u2019s creatures
\nAnd they were here before us
\nThat was enough for me, so ever since
\nThey have not bothered me one bit
\nSo, here I sit with the bright moon
\nShining in all its glory
\nThinking back upon my life
\nRealizing how blessed I am to enjoy these nights
\nAnd just then, a bald eagle flew overhead
\nYes, this night was perfection
\nNo need for social outlets, telephones, or television
\nJust nature\u2019s lessons and me
\nSo calm, so peaceful and so healing
\nFor just a moment, all is right in the world<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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