Open Poetry #41 |
in the stillness of midnight |
Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
The stillness of midnight quiets my mind in slumber-sound. Dreams capture my thoughts, or is it the other way around? Sleep comes in bits and pieces, mere minutes at a time, until morning sun gently wakens and bathes me in golden rhyme. The words are never mine. I simply borrow them from a passing muse, who sees fit to lay them at my feet as if she were the golden goose. I rarely struggle to find a word, and sometimes fine music flows alongside, like horses running as one in a pastured herd, or colors banding side-by-side into a rainbow after a refreshing caressing shower. But the stillness of midnight quiets body, mind and soul when magical cloud-whispers fall after the twilight's pure-air embrace, while passionate lovers kiss, face-to-face. That is when the dreams capture my thoughts. Or is it the other way around? [This message has been edited by Midnitesun (08-07-2007 02:58 PM).] |
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bel1e Senior Member
since 2006-07-24
Posts 1631 |
a midnite lullaby~ I love reading you~
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
"The words are never mine. I simply borrow them from a passing muse, who sees fit to lay them at my feet" oh..I so understand this.... nicely done ma;am... indeed a pleasure to read you |
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ArtSolstice Member
since 2007-03-18
Posts 498 |
So beautifully written, greatly enjoyed. |
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MoonShadow Senior Member
since 2001-08-02
Posts 943Dark side of the Moon. |
"That is when the dreams capture my thoughts. Or is it the other way around?" I love this line. MoonShadow . |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Finely woven silk...a pleasure to read...James |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
I loved this array of sunshine...what beautiful prose..thank you |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
nice read |
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Hyaunt Member
since 2007-07-12
Posts 74 |
As beautiful as always. enjoyed the read. Hyaunt |
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Kahlil Senior Member
since 2003-04-12
Posts 1881 |
This is just lovely. I love the stillness, I feel it in your words. |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
Fine and interesting ‘write’! I am especially fond of: “Dreams capture my thoughts, or is it the other way around?”; “morning sun gently wakens and bathes me in golden rhyme. The words are never mine. I simply borrow them from a passing muse”; AND: “I rarely struggle to find a word, and sometimes fine music flows alongside, like horses running as one in a pastured herd, or colors banding side-by-side into a rainbow after a refreshing caressing shower. But the stillness of midnight quiets body, mind and soul when magical cloud-whispers fall after the twilight's pure-air embrace” Applause!! |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
This is excellent. "Dreams capture my thoughts, or is it the other way around?" A perfect concept of the poetic dynamic. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I found this jewel from way back in the archives, hadn't read it before, glad I found it. It's too good to let pass. Ida |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Ida, I am delighted you uncovered this and found a moment of pleasure reading it! |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Oh, and I am also glad Ida brought this up. My limited time sometimes prevents me from reading all I would like to. This is beautiful. "Late" |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Wishing each of you happy holidays! |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
But the stillness of midnight quiets body, mind and soul when magical cloud-whispers fall after the twilight's pure-air embrace, while passionate lovers kiss, face-to-face. That is when the dreams capture my thoughts. Or is it the other way around? Magical atmosphere rendered with mastery. Merry Christmas to you too, dear Kacy! Love, Margherita |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
nice read |
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wandering glider Senior Member
since 2001-04-04
Posts 501aloft |
"Or is it the other way around?" one never knows . . . and I think I prefer it that way hope there is joy in your holiday ~glider~ |
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ArtSolstice Member
since 2007-03-18
Posts 498 |
What a pleasure to enjoy this all over again! |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
What an adorable poem you wrote here. Midnight is my favorite time, all is so quiet and peaceful. Everybody asleep but me. Merry Christmas dear friend. Like scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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