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Created on: July 20, 2008
Scorpion Sky
When a midsummer moon blinds the scorpion's eye,
And a midnight breeze stirs the mist with a sigh.
When long lost yearnings creep down from the sky
While a chorus of crickets chime their reply;
Oh, what a beautiful night to remember why.
Oh, what a lovely time to say goodbye
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