Ask the moon what her whispers mean—
dreamtime longing, the after-ache of shadows
that slide or slink, glide, or make us think
of what was–the ghosts of yearning
seek the light. I watch, and if I can’t recall
each pink-petaled spring or purple rain,
I see them all—the symphony that glows and lingers,
or hides in rustling wind-whipped sighs
and suspiration of the sea. Here I hear,
and time fast-stops, while the fiddler plays
the song of life, death, and all that is,
and what is not
but was or maybe what will be.
Listen hard and long . . . now do you see?
The Oracle kept giving me a few words over and over again, like moon, light, after, ache, whispers, etc. and I could imagine her getting exasperated and saying use these already!
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Beautiful!
Thank you!
She does love the moon. We both have the feeling of change woven in between our words. (K)
Yes, I agree.
I love this
Thank you, Beth!
This is beautiful, Merril! Enjoy your weekend!
Thank you, Jill. You, too!
Beautifully rendered!
Thank you so much, Ingrid!
the image of her getting exasperated made me chuckle, Merril 🙂
I think she’d be more than appreciative of this lovely piece.
❤
David
Thank you for your very kind words, David. 💙
And I’m glad I gave you chuckle. I really was picturing her rolling her eyes and saying “I keep giving you these words, come on already!” 🤣
This is just so beautiful, Merril. I am glad you finally caved into the Oracles choices for you 🙂
Thank you so much, Dale!
I can’t even imagine the consequences if I tried to argue with her. 🤣
I’m thinking it’s best that you didn’t! 😂
I think you’re right! 😀
Tee hee…
One of your most mesmerising – such beautiful language
Wow–thank you so much, Derrick!
profound poem, Merril! it made me feel weird – in a good way!
Wow! That’s so astonishing to me, Freya—that my words can have that effect. Thank you very much for letting me know. 💙
The “ghosts of yearning” resonated most with me:
the ghosts of yearning
seek the light. I watch, and if I can’t recall
each pink-petaled spring or purple rain,
I see them all
Thank you so much, Liz! I can understand why that would stand out for you.
You’re welcome, Merril
I need to find an appropriate place to use “suspiration” in my writing. Thanks for teaching me a new word, Merril!
You’re welcome! It’s a cool word, isn’t it?
For me, you captured many of the Moon’s character. 🙂
“Suspiration” is a new word for me as well. Hey, poetry can be a really fun way to learn new words! I’m so glad you heeded the Oracle … she is wise even if a little wanting in patience 😉
Thank you so much, Marie! 😀