in the forest

    there's definition for the law of night
    appreciation of the raptor's power
    chances of retribution are but slight

    the owl's not interrupted in her flight
    down to the earth from crumbling tower
    there's definition for the law of night

    mouse that squeaks in existential fright
    apprehended far from odoriferous bower
    chances of retribution are but slight

    the hunter's law is not justice but might
    her shadow makes tremulous beasties cower
    there's definition for the law of night

    each fearful creature knows its final plight
    what's left from the dark air will shower
    chances of retribution are but slight

    in these dark places is now law or right
    hunger alone must celebrate its hour
    there's definition for the law of night
    chances of retribution are but slight

(C)2007, Fragano Ledgister