Green and yellow lights above
Dancing on the horizon
Twisting and leaping to and fro
Joyful spirits in celebration
They race across the sky
From horizon to horizon
I can almost hear their laughter
Like so many kids at play
The sky is their playground
The stars the only contrast to their brilliance
Dancing and playing these lights above
Silent laughter on a blanket of stars
Dancing to the music of the night
Playing a game known only to them
I sit and watch this celebration
The night sounds my only company
I lose track of time here
The hours flowing one to another
What do they celebrate each clear night?
What makes the spirits of light so joyous?
Only they know the answers
Many nights did I bear witness
Watching in silent wonder
I promise myself to never forget
This sight I see before me
These lights and all their splendor
Dancing and playing their games
All across the northern sky
Do they see me watching,
These northern lights?
Do they see me smile at their fun?
"Well, my friends," I whisper softly
"It is late and I must rest."
I close my eyes reluctantly
And fall into a dream
I am up there dancing
Across the clear night sky