»
Archives
»
Open Poetry #35
»
Just The Moon, Stars, And A Willow Tree
| Open Poetry #35 |
|
Just The Moon, Stars, And A Willow Tree |
|
Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada 
|
I got inspired by Elizabeth Santos poem today, called, "Three Friends" /pip/Forum92/HTML/003511.html#6 I thought, seeing they just happen to be my friends too, I had to write about them. Thanks Lizzie for waking the muse with your inspire.  Personal photo embellished I trek the early morning hours alone, Stretching limbs slothfully to embrace this day. Staring at naked toes planted firm on dewy grass I wish my feet to sink so I can only feel her. Trying not to intrude on nature bathing her I creep near to breathe the musk of her dusty coat, Hesitating to touch what I need feel the most. Darting, dashing hummingbirds peek out to see Dare I lay my very heart into her extended palm Turned now upward to hold my prayers? Limbs extended feel they hold me or is this some mirage? I move to close to remember how it feels to touch her. These signs of time now turn my mind back To the soulful healer she once became. She, sought out whenever tears held in were Too heavy with universe about to burst, Wishing to only drain away any goodness Of spirit left, depleting the very life from me With each heavy sigh,peaceful air exhaled. She rejuvenated my soul. With my ear to her, I can almost hear That steady beat of life taken away from her Under the stars, and moon one night in a whisper. Now the net of dissention cast out to catch me Holds me even closer to her this early morning. Above me her light dances across my eyes Through blinding yet struggling rays Exploding in pearls of sparkling dust On each drop of dew settled on growing grass Where busy ants and wood ticks doze so lazily. I know it is only earth that is the wall Between you and I, so I wait. Oh how I treasure these majestic reminders of you For in this Irish dreamer’s mind The moon, stars, and a weeping willow tree Have become the only comforts to my lonely soul. |
||
| © Copyright 2005 Mysteria 1997 - All Rights Reserved | |||
|
Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sharon...It's reverant, the way you remember her.  |
||
|
Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Thank you Martie, for that is why I try to do, she deserves to be revered.  |
||
|
Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
This is so touching and warm. My poem may have inspired this, but only you could have written it To answer your questions 1. the gopher's gone 2. sold my house in one day 3. starting to pack 4. learning Russian5. 5. Loved your Willow poem Take care Liz |
||
|
Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
When I saw the title I knew I would love it! Beautifully penned dear Sharon. Hugs & luv ya, Nancy ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
||
|
Juju Member Elite
since 2003-12-29
Posts 3429In your dreams |
What a cute poem! -Juju Juju - 1.) a magic charm or fetish 2.)Magic 3.)A taboo connected woth the use of magic |
||
|
Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Lizzie, 1. Glad the goofy gopher's gone 2. Knew that house would sell in a heartbeat  3. Argh! Packing! 4. Èìåéòå áîëüøîé äåíü çàâòðà  5. I loved my Willow, and I also love you! Nancy Lee, thank you for knowing she will bring some joy. JuJu, how nice to meet you and thank you for reading. |
||
|
passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
a treasure here indeed thank you for sharing this |
||
timothysangel1973
since 2001-12-03
Posts 1725Never close enough |
This was beautiful, but I must admit... Weeping Willows always make me sad, and for personal reasons I guess. I always said they looked like they were crying Glad you made this one smile to me Hugs lady Tima |
||
|
iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Sharon.... What an honor you pay your friend. ......jo |
||
|
Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
I'm glad Liz inspired this lovely piece, Sharon. Both the picture and the poem honour Willow in a beautiful way. Such a wonderful and emotional write, much enjoyed. Best wishes and hugs, /Kit |
||
|
babygirlwlove Senior Member
since 2004-10-10
Posts 1180New York City |
oh~~~ I love the spirit that emanates from this piece!!! excellent scribe! **Mari** **Intoxicant to the SouL** |
||
|
Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Sharon, this is such a rich scenery holding such deep emotions. Very beautifully done! Love, Margherita |
||
|
Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
The memories you share of Willow grow richer with each new poem. |
||
|
HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
Moon , stars and willow tree , and what beautiful penned touching heartfelt memory Hope |
||
|
Startime55 Member Elite
since 2003-04-05
Posts 2148Alberta, Canada |
Oh my...am I ever glad your muse was inspired...This poem is absolutely stunning...I love it...*big hugs* |
||
|
Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Thank you everyone for such kind words, I like to keep her memory alive so I can still see her face every now and then. It's funny how in time we sometimes forget how they looked up close isn't it? These help to put it back into some perspective for me. Again, thank you as I am having real trouble writing a thing these days, time, and a missing muse I guess. |
||
|
Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
I'm very happy your muse decided to inspire such a wonderfully heartfelt piece. Your love for willow pours out in this.... You are a dear lady with a wonderful heart!!!! Thank You for sharing!!!! HUGS, Bridgette "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." A. Brink |
||
|
LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Sharon, this was a priceless read...and surely nature is a ballot, what a lovely image you've projected...enjoyed muchly. |
||
|
littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Sharon, I adore these lines: Dare I lay my very heart into her extended palm Turned now upward to hold my prayers? perfection . . . I used to stare at this huge tree in my mom's yard my entire teenage years and it gave me such comfort, as does this. (She held my prayers for many years, too.) |
||
|
SEA
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
this is so heartfelt, and so beautiful an outpouring... |
||
Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Oh how I treasure these majestic reminders of you For in this Irish dreamer’s mind The moon, stars, and a weeping willow tree Have become the only comforts to my lonely soul. ~~ how beautiful the ache.....hugssss Sharon....  I keep a fragrance bottle my |
||
|
nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
The moon, stars, and a weeping willow tree Have become the only comforts to my lonely soul. this, I could have written for my sister, if only I had your touch of words.. lovely writing M |
||
|
Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I think I will have to write of happier times too, there were plenty of those. Maureen, you have a great gift of words trust me. Actually, those are the three things that are constant reminders of a wonderful friendship now in transition. The moon, stars, and ANY willow tree. Thanks again for reading my ditty. |
||
|
Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Sharon Your words were a feast for the eyes. Wonderful imagery throughout. Take care....Sue I am in motion |
||
|
|
⇧ top of page ⇧ |
|
| All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format. | ||
