IN SUCH A NIGHT

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XV, Issue IV, 27 July 1895, Page 90

IN SUCH A NIGHT

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Ar flood of moonlight from the sky, Where far stars faintly twinkle ; And, softened by the night-wind’s sigh, Is heard the horse-bell’s tinkle.

Above—the drooping myall leaf ; Below—the fire-log glowing ; And stately pines in swart relief Against the light sky showing. The massy bloodwoods sway and shake, The moon-steeped box leaves glisten ; And e’en the wild hawk’s nestlings wake In wonderment to listen To lullabies (more tuneful far Than any song of Morning !) That night-winds sigh when moon and star The heavens are adorning. Young hearts may know a music rare. When Springtide dawns are breaking’ Whilst boughs are dew-gemmed everywhere And wanton birds are waking. But dusky Night!—when hopes lie dead, And summer dreams have faded. When darkened are those lights which led, Ere following steps grew jaded. Her melodies the power possess, When days drag lone and dreary ; To lull the heart's own bitterness, And soothe a soul world-weary. Ths Breaker Warrego.