Monday, December 21, 2009

of fairy dust and fireflies








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…








51 comments:

  1. Beautiful Shadow, as always, when I visit I am always transported somewhere else for a moment. You truly have been a blessing this year.

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  2. This stirs hope and playfulness in my busy life and I so look forward to reading your posts and being transported to your magical places.

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  3. I felt serenity and peace while reading this... such beauty in your words! Love it :)

    Hope your day is filled with the tranquility of your spoken words, my friend!

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  4. Love it Shadow, the peace and the picture along with the words! Blessings.

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  5. I feel like if I go outside now, I'll be in that land you describe.

    Secretia

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  6. Quite peaceful, this one. Well done Shadow!

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  7. When I grow older I'd like to write like you my dear friend.
    So beautiful, magical, peaceful... and oh that picture!
    Hugs!

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  8. to me this one was fun, the release of hope, chasing fire flies, frolic in gurgling waves that roll forever...smiles.

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  9. Just as I was loosing the thunder and the titans you calm them...*shrug*...you win, this time ;-}

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  10. ... and now it's got still better. Great image and (probably) the best poem yet.

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  11. Excellent poem!
    Downing 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

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  12. this is really beautiful Shadow !!
    thank you .
    a genuine calm comes forn this !

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  13. Beautiful and uplifting. :-) Gorgeous picture to pair it with!

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  14. oh sorry....I'm back to reality now posting a comment.

    ....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

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  15. Playful and inspiring at the same time. Just gorgeous, Shadow!

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  16. you are a charmer...


    fireflies takes me back to when i was young and your picture puts me in heaven...



    xox

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  17. 'the bearer of calm' boy could i use that touch!! merry christmas

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  18. An enchanting poem, Shadow. I love the rhytms in it, and that last line is killer....

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  19. Oh, yes! Very inspiring, beautiful... Like a dream. I hope your dreams come true. Love.

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  20. I want to frolic in some waves but the water temperature is too cold now. I'll have to wait until summer.

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  21. Bravo, bravo, Shadow!!! You never disappoint me. Terse verses that sets fire to my thoughts!

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  22. Shadow, the playground that is the mind is always very active after reading you. This one calms and somehow reassures.

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  23. The sea "breathes" with the sea-breeze, just like we. If the waves ever end their gurgling, we also end ours...

    Dear 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!

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  24. Just 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.

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  25. I too can feel the serenity and peace.....your words are powerful and lively. Thanks for sharing

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  26. I have been so busy it has been difficult to read regularly the blogs I love so much.

    So - here I am reading you and as always, I love it.

    PG

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  27. It is so amazing that you contain the creativity to write these amazing poems each day!

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  28. absolutely, crazy in love with this line: "...of fairy dust, fireflies, whispering breeze
    refreshes the soul, rousing hope"
    The whole piece is fantastic.

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  29. your 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.

    gentle steps,
    laura

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  30. The poem is both enchanting and playful. Very enjoyable.

    I'm glad I discovered your blog. Its like an early Christmas present.

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  31. "Fairy dust and fireflies" I love that! The picture is gorgeous. You always find just the right artwork for your beautiful poetry.

    Merry Christmas!

    Love,
    Debby

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  32. Whimsical and magical..perfect for the season!

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  33. always magical, thx shadow

    merry christmas to you and yours...

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  34. I LOVE this one, Shadow! It's beautifully magickal.

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  35. calming peaceful waves one can feel through such lovely letters you arrange

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  36. as the others felt as well , MAGIKAL, simply wonderful

    frolic 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

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  37. Beautiful and enchanting photo
    Love the blog

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  38. Thank you for your wonderful poems that always seemed to help me through shadow

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  39. Shadow- You just had to put that "so it seems.." in there. I guess sense must play a part. Loved it anyway. ~rick

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  40. playing 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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