Oh dawning sun of my soul

Erase arid illusions and make me whole.

Author's Note

Arise, oh dawning sun of my soul;
Erase arid illusions and make me whole.
Sense the brushed incantations of van Gogh;
Conjuring this City of Lights in indigo.

Flaring from the stars rose a hymn,
In its muted melody my mind did swim.
The chorus transformed into a lullaby,
Mesmerizing mist of a migrating butterfly.

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

it's a mythological scene of a blissful place for me ... sparks the imagination ... tough to stick to AAAA/BBBB me thinks ... and keep it flowing as "normal" language ... not easy ... i think you did a pretty good job of it Owl ... I think you probably wrestled with it a bit
E.

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you so much for stopping here... and for your lifting thoughts. Always a pleasure to have your company!

[Lorry]

Beautifully captured once more Craig. Your words swirl just like his stars and grow with each line into something far more than the sum of its parts.

[An owl on the moon]

Lorry, grateful for you... and your kindness. A happy weekend is here... hopefully.

[Ms claws]

Thank you for copying the poem as the white on the painting is a little bit difficult to make out (-;
I adore the rhyming.
The story you tell is of disillusion and hoping to dispell it. I like you referred to a hymn to accomplish it.
I do love butterflies!
Thanks,An Owl On The Moon, for sharing.

[An owl on the moon]

Ah, certainly! Thank you for stopping by to read and for your encouraging thoughts. May your spring bring you endless butterflies!

[Kim S.]

I can see a transformation bloom within your words. The mentions of "Van Gogh" makes this write all the more wonderful. He was a brilliant artist. Nicely presented write.

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Owl on the Moon.... your poetry has touched my Soul and Heart... with e Art of Van Gogh.... a gorgeous Poem to sustain our World. Be blessed... softly, Pat

[An owl on the moon]

So grateful you came by, Patricia. Thank you! Blessings. 🌞

[Rye]

Such a memorizing read sir, I loved how you mentioned Van Gogh.
and the imagery you painted well with the words of indigo.
I can a smoothness in your words
wonderful write.

[poetgurl]

I really enjoyed this write, love the picture as well.
Your second stanza feels kind of touching.
This is wonderful

[Kelly Scheppers]

You weave a certain kind of magic, Craig. Hypnotic, mesmerizing. For all the years I have known you at this cafe, your impression has always been a most indelible one. Most unforgettable!

[Brandy]

' brushed incantations of van Gogh, arid illusions make me whole. ' So profound !

Your thoughts touch my heart and whisper to my soul.
I especially like the thought: ' Mesmerizing mist of a migrating butterfly. '
The image leaves me in complete awe.

Oh, and I like your username. : )
So clever and creative.

[An owl on the moon]

Brandy, thank you for pausing here to read my words and to be so supportive and uplifting. Grateful! 🌟✨🌟

[Mariej]

So few realise that life is an illusion splintered into many mini-illusions and you have crafted that fact ever so very finely in this v-e-r-y spiritual poem, dear poet. Awareness brings transformation and you have delightfully painted that through excellent word choice. Lovely use of various figures of speech. Visual detail is stunning and your choice of graphic to complement your words is excellent. I so enjoyed reading and thank you for sharing, dear poet.

[An owl on the moon]

So grateful for your insights... your understanding... it is a wonder to live... to discover... to breathe... even in so much illusion... May you find a deep peace in all you are... in all you do.