Author Jonathan Chaves Silent, the autumn river, fishermen's fires sparse. I rise to watch the waning moon shine faintly on the trees. Moonlight on the waves — the waterbirds are kept awake; dew chilling the fireflies — they are too damp to fly. Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 No votes yet Rate Log in or register to post comments