River Poet, Behold Dawn
after the storms,
moon-shadows danced to fiddle tunes
and dreams swirled in the air,
dressing the forests in purple light,
the gowns made of love, lust, hope, and fear.
These, the pictures that dangle beyond reach
in an endless gallery–
though I will recall some, if I can,
before they vanish in the apricot sky,
in the susurration of the river,
and the cries of ospreys carrying them far into the clouds.
This seems like something I’d share in my Monday Morning Musings, but one doesn’t argue with the Oracle.
After the horrible heat and humidity, we finally got some rain—not enough—but we had a beautiful day yesterday and beautiful weather that will last through the weekend. And there was a full moon. Last night, I had some interesting dreams. The Oracle knows everything.
Yesterday and today: Merril's historical musings 
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Thanks for sharing this wonderful poem. You have a wonderful positive mind, Merril! 🙂 Enjoy your weekend! xx Michael
That is so kind, Michael. Thank you very much. Enjoy your weekend, too! 😊
Thank you very much for the honor to read great poetry, Merril! xx Michael
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Yes she does. I have the moon, and you have the dawn walk. All those pictures dangling beyond reach…we try to catch them, but they remain elusive, tangled in our dreams. (K)
You and Jane both had the night, and I had the next morning. All connected.
I just read Charlotte’s and she had the moon too.
Yes, she did!
Yes, the Oracle knows. She gave you the dawn after the storm, when the dragon and the ugly dreams had dissipated, leaving just the bright dawn dreams. Same phenomenon, caught at different times.
Oh. . .you’re right! 💙
So lovely Merril thank you. You have the heart of a true poet. Your dreams are gifts too. Yay for the rain always a blessing. And Full Moon greetings to you – I did NOT see her, it was too cloudy … Have a lovely weekend.
Thank you so much, Susan! That’s so kind.
I didn’t see her either. I think she was still below the trees when I looked.
She is out tonight in full glory – lovely reflection on ocean –
Wonderful!
Mesmerizing opening stanza, Merril, and an equally wonderful next one. Beautiful write. 💙
Thank you so much for your kind words, Punam! 💙
My absolute pleasure. 💙
beautiful Merril and lovely to get some rain!💖
Thank you, Cindy. Not enough, but at least some.
I love the last three lines in particularly. I’ve grown quite fond of the word “susurration” lately.
Thank you so much, Liz! I like the word, too. 🙂
You’re welcome, Merril!
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May all dreams have such words to carry them forward.
Wouldn’t that be lovely. Thank you, Ken.
Never argue with the Oracle. She is right. And you are wonderful!
Awww–thank you! 💙
My pleasure! 🧡
A poem as delightful as ever accompanying a superbly framed photograph.
What a lovely comment! Thank you, Derrick!
How lovely Merril: I thought it was Monday when I began to read, but I am very confused about days of the week anyway with the kids being on holiday 😅
Thank you very much, Ingrid! It is easy to lose track of days sometimes.
Schools will be starting back here the end of August/beginning of September.
Same here! We’ve had a lovely time though 😅
It seems like you are from your photos! That’s wonderful!
Our daughter is going back to teaching in the fall, and husband will be teaching on-site part-time at a college. (He has been teaching from home.)
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Thank you very much, Paul.
Beautiful 💖✍
Thank you!
Great Poem and what a well captures picture there, it’s beautiful😊🔥🔥
Thank you! 🙂