Flames

Flames
In clouds,
As to my back
A dark chill
Slips the sun
Beneath the sea.

Recall 

Lace curtain
Shadow shapes,
Dance with moths,
Around the lamp,
Create a  scene
Of mystery.


Kings  and castles
Crowns and crenellations
Of bedtime stories
Long ago
And friendly voices
Drifting me to sleep.

JL Sept 18. 11:17