MOONLIGHT FANTASY.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVI, Issue 140, 15 June 1935, Page 2 (Supplement)

MOONLIGHT FANTASY.

(By Joan Davey, 13, Kakahi.) Only a fading glow in the west remained from the dying glory of the sun's last rays as it sank to rest. Already shadows were lengthening until everything was enveloped in that magic mantle of dusk. A noisy little brook poured its waters into the silent winding river. An occasional twittering from some bird in the tree-tops or the distant cry of a morepork were the only sounds which broke the silence. Behind me the moon was rising, a pale, golden ■ ball. The stars were beginning to peep shyly out of the blueblack sky. An impressive stillness reigned. * The river lapped the sandy shore lovingly. Out on the rippled surface of the glassy water the moon's reflection smiled mockingly. The weird shadows cast by the surrounding trees took the shape of little elves playing their elfish games. A few wispy clouds crossed the face of the moon. The reflection on the water dimmed and the fantastic little men disappeared. Slowly I turned away from the scent of enchantment. For me the magical spell was broken. !N T o longer could I delight in the world of moonlight fantasy.