Listening

A Poem by redzone

....it's an art form

LISTENING

Poetry is so strange;

like a stiletto sharp moon

it stabs our hearts

with midnight wonders.

And, by its glow I read,

"our deep cosmic loneliness

and our starboard hearts

where love careens,

we are listening,

the small bipeds

with the giant dreams."*

***

Yes D.A., we are listening

to the pulsar songs

played in the universe.

We are listening

for others,

who just may be listening for us.

***

Seduction is like this you know;

subtle, uncertain,

even fragile at times;

yet irresistible as Lilacs

beckoning the moon.

Seduction is also a

summer down pour

we willingly get caught in,

jumping greedily

in puddles,

laughing,

just happy to be alive.

We listen to the patterns

water splashing made;

listen for others

to hear what they have to say,

even if they are many galaxies away.

***

We listen.

We wait, but not idly.

We listen, write poetry

sharp, like a stiletto moon.

And, under its midnight glow,

hold hands.

*NOTE: the quoted lines are from a

poem called "We Are Listening", by

Diane Ackerman found in her book

entitled "Jaguar of Sweet Laughter".

~~redzone 9.5.11

© 2025 redzone

Author's Note

....thanks for reading, it's an old poem posted at another poetry website, but found in my notebook today.

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Ms claws

It feels like I'm hoarding your works and attention but I can not resist your charms. You've been blessed with the arts and I'm greedy to get it while I can. The video song is just mesmerizing!
Your poetry, I can't even describe it, it's so engulfing. It's magical how your mind works.
I know what you are saying and yes, we could be being watched from other worlds...but I could never put it forth like you do.
Oh my gosh, the last two stanzas just do me...From the word, Seduction to
We listen, write poetry

sharp, like a stiletto moon.

ECT....................Enjoy (grrr) https://vimeo.com/216533976?fl=pl&fe=sh (it's HER)