Seeing
If—say—
the air was chocolate scented,
almost delicious, like eating a cloud,
and red-rose petals in murmurations
swept across the sky in winged formations
like questions waiting for answers,
would we wake to the dazzle-light,
the blush-breezes–or never notice
how time in wave-tumbles
fails to reveal its secrets,
even while voicing our dreams.
And if we recalled those dreams
when tiny, raw, and egg-fragile,
would they sail like stars,
twinkling ships in the night?
It’s a busy day, I finally had a chance to put this up–my collaboration with the Oracle. I had a difficult time getting any resolution. She just kept giving me if.
Yesterday and today: Merril's historical musings 
This poem is quite marvellous Merril.
Kim, that you so much for reading and leaving such a wonderful comment! 💙
I second what Kim wrote – this is great!
❤
David
Oh, David! Thank you so much! 💙💙
She started me with if as well. Another parallel vision. If…would we? I hope so. (K)
Thank you, Kerfe.
We really did have the same message today!
The Oracle gave you a very thought-provoking poem. I’ve always been drawn to “if” poems.
Thank you so much, Liz.
I’m so pleased you found this thought-provoking.
You’re welcome, Merril.
Very beautiful imagery in the poem, and, beautiful oil painting too!
Thank you very much!
That Redon painting is a favorite of mine (and the Oracle’s).
Your imagery enhances the “if” poem. Once I used a “what if” theme to summarize a story, with “questions waiting for answers.” The almost-but-not-quite mood I sense draws me in too. Wonderful, Merril!
Thank you very much, Marian.
I’m so pleased that my words drew you in.
The Oracle often gives me “if,” but this time she was very insistent!
Your poem chimes with Kerfe’s – I enjoyed them both!
Thank you, Ingrid!
It’s amazing how often the Oracle gives us similar messages.
If, indeed. Marvellous images, especially the murmurations
Thank you very much, Derrick!
I wonder if that’s because life keeps giving us “ifs”? Beautifully crafted, Merril. 🙂
Perhaps so, Robin, and thank you! 😊
Yes, we had the same image, the same ship. It’s a good image, strong and steady sailing out of the blur of the weekend, on course for the week ahead 🙂
Exactly right! 😊
Funny – the Oracle kept giving you “if”.
A small but questioning word.
Still, no ifs, ands or buts, the poem works beautifully!
Thank you very much, Resa! 🙂
Such a vivid image this poem ignited Merril 💗 Chocolate scented shall haunt me now all day 💗
Thank you for your kind words. I’m so pleased! 💙