Odilon Redon, “The Muse on Pegasus”
Born in a dazzle of smoke and ice,
time travelers dancing to the rhythms of the universe,
their songs hold secrets, a symphony un-tongued,
but felt and heard in the wind–
of life, death,
and a longing for love—
the music of lust and light,
why, and if only—
we turn away, when we should linger,
waiting for the storms to end,
and watching for dawn to come, laughing
waking the morning blooms.
My Saturday collaboration with the Poetry Oracle.
Yesterday and today: Merril's historical musings 
Thank you, Merril and Oracle – this helps me stay the course waiting for whatever comes next with my son (miles and states away) in the aftermath of a major health issue never expected or suspected (and no way a mom is permitted into the hospital to visit, so I sit in my “state” waiting) – with this cue to listen as I linger through this personal storm.
Oh gosh! I’m so sorry to hear this news about your son. I hope he’s OK, and that you’ll receive good news soon. It’s always hard to hear troubling news about a loved one, especially when it’s your child, but in the current situation where we can’t be with them, it’s so much worse. I’m glad my words offered you some comfort.
This is beautiful, Merril. I just learned of a tragic loss of a young life in my family and your words were soothing. Thank you. ❤
Oh–I’m so sorry, Jill. I’m glad my words could soothe you a bit. Take good care. ❤️
I love this and didn’t want it to end!
Wow! Thank you! 😀
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Touches a chord…
Thank you!
Beautifully done
Thank you very much, Derrick.
I see what you mean, about the watching and waiting for things to get better. Look at the sky. No better advice.
Yes, well the Oracle knows. 😏
It’s good to know she’s at the helm 🙂
Yes, we need some wisdom.
Somebody should buy Trump that magnet set.
Maybe they can make the tiles come up when he goes on Twitter.
The tiles, un-rearranged, make more sense.
Definitely!
No doubt he’d find some profound truth in the gibberish though.
I think profound is beyond his vocabulary. Maybe great, or the best. 😏
Bigliest.
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Beautifully mystical magical! Wonderful!
Thank you so much, Rene!
You are so welcome!
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We turn away when we should linger…
That’s the line that sticks with me. Patience, awareness, listening, waiting…it really is difficult to slow ourselves down.
And of course that painting! (K)
Beautiful words!
Thank you very much!