Those lunar thoughts in the art of poise.

Memories that sit

on a armchair balanced

are never too far away,

watching the skies 

of tomorrow's past,

and yesterday's that had

new beginnings.

Today is lost

in the lunar sea

of starless skies

in search of clouds

holding the answers,

grazing in the grass

are thoughts hiding

in the mind's wilderness

looking back on reflection.

Reviews

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Andrew... sometimes ... we need to just sit with our arms comfortable in an armchair that is
steady and true... let the world go slowly by... and never wonder why... I cannot be content to think or read a book.. perchance to dream... Your poem as inspired me to practice being quiet and content to enjoy my own thoughts... and not worry about others thoughts. And when I get up to leave my public seat... I may
have become a better person than the one I used to be. truly, Pat

[andrew mitchell]

Thank you Pat, I like that too, to drift on a thought or daydream has its own magic.

[Patricia Wedel]

Yes, we live in a fast paced environment which I believe is going to shorten our life. So I am going to stop and sniff the flowers more often and enjoy the company of the squirrel that enjoys the bird seed on outside my kitchen window on the wide railing on the deck... more than the unsalted peanuts that I left for him or her... but does get to eventually after trying to crack open the oily sunflower seeds for at least a half an hour. truly, Pat

[andrew mitchell]

Thank you pat, what a good idea to make the most of what we may not have!

[lua]

i really like the vast nature imagery in the second stanza, the idea of the "lunar sea" is extremely atmospheric!

[andrew mitchell]

Thank you lua