i long for the first rays of silvery light
their touch the bearer of calm
that stills the storm winds with silent caress
and cools the earth with its balm
of fairy dust, fireflies, whispering breeze
refreshes the soul, rousing hope
with tender appeal the impulses stir
cool fingers that let you elope
into the blue of the midnight sun
with mischievous winking eyes
spurring you on down the long road that leads
to the oceanside where we rise
to meet the desires born in our hearts
our cherished enchanted dream
and frolic in gurgling waves that roll
forever, or so it may seem…
Beautiful Shadow, as always, when I visit I am always transported somewhere else for a moment. You truly have been a blessing this year.
ReplyDeleteThis stirs hope and playfulness in my busy life and I so look forward to reading your posts and being transported to your magical places.
ReplyDeleteI felt serenity and peace while reading this... such beauty in your words! Love it :)
ReplyDeleteHope your day is filled with the tranquility of your spoken words, my friend!
Love it Shadow, the peace and the picture along with the words! Blessings.
ReplyDeleteI feel like if I go outside now, I'll be in that land you describe.
ReplyDeleteSecretia
Quite peaceful, this one. Well done Shadow!
ReplyDeleteWhen I grow older I'd like to write like you my dear friend.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful, magical, peaceful... and oh that picture!
Hugs!
to me this one was fun, the release of hope, chasing fire flies, frolic in gurgling waves that roll forever...smiles.
ReplyDeleteJust as I was loosing the thunder and the titans you calm them...*shrug*...you win, this time ;-}
ReplyDelete... and now it's got still better. Great image and (probably) the best poem yet.
ReplyDeleteExcellent poem!
ReplyDeleteDowning are magic, (or were they called dusk).
At that hour nature feel like being in an enchanted castle or with peter pan.
I guess morning are real and sometimes they come with real joy. While dark nights are more attractive, maybe due to being forbidden, due to the mysterious of the dark, but you can never believe them, even less the happiness they provide.
Love you shadow
this is really beautiful Shadow !!
ReplyDeletethank you .
a genuine calm comes forn this !
It's as if your soul is illuminated
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and uplifting. :-) Gorgeous picture to pair it with!
ReplyDeleteoh sorry....I'm back to reality now posting a comment.
ReplyDelete....you really had me filled with ecstasy this time...the blue midnight sun - each and every word transformed my world into such fantasy today.
Have yourself a blessed Christmas and may I add that this year, reading your poetry and work brought me delight, each and every day of 2009...and I want you to continue with your wonderful work in 2010
so peaceful, dreamy ... thank you
ReplyDeletePlayful and inspiring at the same time. Just gorgeous, Shadow!
ReplyDeleteLovely and whimsical!
ReplyDeleteyou are a charmer...
ReplyDeletefireflies takes me back to when i was young and your picture puts me in heaven...
xox
Beautifully blessed!!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
nice. happy solstice.
ReplyDelete'the bearer of calm' boy could i use that touch!! merry christmas
ReplyDeleteAn enchanting poem, Shadow. I love the rhytms in it, and that last line is killer....
ReplyDelete"let the wild rumpus start!" (max)
ReplyDeleteOh, yes! Very inspiring, beautiful... Like a dream. I hope your dreams come true. Love.
ReplyDeleteWonderful!!
ReplyDeleteI want to frolic in some waves but the water temperature is too cold now. I'll have to wait until summer.
ReplyDeleteBravo, bravo, Shadow!!! You never disappoint me. Terse verses that sets fire to my thoughts!
ReplyDeleteShadow, the playground that is the mind is always very active after reading you. This one calms and somehow reassures.
ReplyDeleteThe sea "breathes" with the sea-breeze, just like we. If the waves ever end their gurgling, we also end ours...
ReplyDeleteDear Shadow, Poet Mistress of the blog world, your art is "prefection" day in and day out.
(that was an error, but decided to leave it in the comment!!!)
Love, and PEACE!
So pretty, Shadow. ;-)
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful. I feel quite relaxed after reading that!Thank you so much for being such a loyal reader of my humble blog this year. I can't tell you how much it means to me.
ReplyDeletelove this so much....
ReplyDeleteI too can feel the serenity and peace.....your words are powerful and lively. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteI have been so busy it has been difficult to read regularly the blogs I love so much.
ReplyDeleteSo - here I am reading you and as always, I love it.
PG
It is so amazing that you contain the creativity to write these amazing poems each day!
ReplyDeleteabsolutely, crazy in love with this line: "...of fairy dust, fireflies, whispering breeze
ReplyDeleterefreshes the soul, rousing hope"
The whole piece is fantastic.
I feel the cool sand.
ReplyDeleteyour words are so engaging...i do feel as though i am a fellow sojourner when i read them...traveling on a tour into lovely mystery.
ReplyDeletegentle steps,
laura
The poem is both enchanting and playful. Very enjoyable.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I discovered your blog. Its like an early Christmas present.
Very beautiful.
ReplyDelete"Fairy dust and fireflies" I love that! The picture is gorgeous. You always find just the right artwork for your beautiful poetry.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
Love,
Debby
Whimsical and magical..perfect for the season!
ReplyDeletealways magical, thx shadow
ReplyDeletemerry christmas to you and yours...
I LOVE this one, Shadow! It's beautifully magickal.
ReplyDeletecalming peaceful waves one can feel through such lovely letters you arrange
ReplyDeleteas the others felt as well , MAGIKAL, simply wonderful
ReplyDeletefrolic in gurgling waves that roll
forever, or so it may seem
I love the choice of words here,. I have a thing for waves that dance and frolic along the ocean.
HUGS AND Much LOVE
Beautiful and enchanting photo
ReplyDeleteLove the blog
Thank you for your wonderful poems that always seemed to help me through shadow
ReplyDeleteShadow- You just had to put that "so it seems.." in there. I guess sense must play a part. Loved it anyway. ~rick
ReplyDeleteplaying catch up on here is so difficult once i reach your site...as i get so lost in your words...just fabulous!
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