Mysteries That Moments Make

 

There are times when even a moment
of looking backwards
rustles the spirit to a barren tree -
the branches trimmed by storms
blowing vaguely
in the background of a nostalgic mind

It is no good to reflect on pieces -
or to envy an old day
The tangerine of a new dawn rises
over the edge of soft horizons
as moment by moment I lift
into the full blow of blossoming

To be specific, my eyes are caverns
waiting to be filled with oceans,
orange trees, the clear milk of a coconut
My lips kiss small children and mountains
and the white hair of the aged
wisping their fragile hold with longing

There is inexactitude in my desires,
A plum pout, baffled laughter broods
Love revolts cover the countryside of my body
Long veins lead on in streetlights and shadows
My relection through windows gentle and blur
The moon hovers her moods

My hair blows like an acrobat with long legs
beating the wind as the wind beats
my eyes to tears - or to joy,
it is eventually all the same-
my body sending bulletins and warnings
to keep me in the game

Reviews

[Greg the Bard]

Well the reviews you have already gotten say more than I can follow on with. However I feel it is a main stay that I should say the looseness of the writing brings a vivid form of image that I haven't seen from you in the past. If being stressed and not having enough sleep has cause this writing then I believe you should stay stress and without sleep!

[Robin]

a stream of consciousness flow that is filled with observations , how that stream reflects such a wonderous light ...

[Ken Simm.]

I find this truly remarkable. Full of lush images. Tangerine dawn being just one.

[Chris]

Pausing for a breath... leaves an after-image behind the eyes.

Hi Phibby.

Chris

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

it is what we don't see that keeps us motivated... your poem brings so much color and beauty to the world you created and makes us think like a dream the night before.

[Phibby Venable]

not sure of this one, flooded with images. i get this way under stress. not enough sleep. any comments greatly appreciated!xoxo