Spring's Promise
Stillness -
Not even a dragonfly
skims pond's surface,
Monet's paintbrush poised;
birth and resurrection's impressions
thirst for season's kiss.
I thought to hang my hopes
upon a crescent hook last night,
but moon and stars
fell before my feet,
scattered, buoyant
upon Claude's violet-blue depths.
Reached instead
within myself
since made of stars are we.
Fingertips tingled,
started to mold
and fashion dreams;
mind raced upon cool breeze.
Funny how daylight's
drowsy ardor
differs from night's
invigorating arousal.
Sit dockside,
stir concentric circles
slowly with my toe,
stillness and urgency suspended.
One little lotus bud
sprouts,
its minty elfin cap,
a promise.
By Margaret Bednar, May 12, 2023
This is linked with "Poets and Storytellers United - Friday Writings #76"
Lily pads represent birth, resurrection, purity, majesty, enlightenment
11 comments:
Enjoyed the art references that build the mood of this poem!
Gorgeous! And the culmination delightful.
Please read my post
There is enchantment in these verses. It is compelling to think of hanging one's hopes on a crescent hook.
Love the last stanza....have just watched A Quiet Passion the movie you recommended....enjoyed it....Thank you !
I can hear the noise when Hope's came crashing down. Reminds me of the times when weve had things came crashing down at our house. A huge painting from the wall, a shelf loaded with books, and another shelf loaded with eating dishes. All in the night waking us up each time. More, once my golf ball landed in the middle of a pond full of lily pads and flowers, it stayed up sitting on a huge leaf.
I hadn't known of the Christian symbolism. I'll read up, Thank You.
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Love the mood very much, so very soothing. And the end is just perfect. I really like how the tone and imagery bring to mind the spirit of a haiku.
The last para is full of hope and optimism.
Margaret - I love your style. Delightful piece.
I appreciate your idea of a "lot line". Best part of the lot!
Those hot still days when not even a dragonfly stirs...they'll soon be here again. I'm not looking forward to them.
Very gorgeous imagery! yes, like a Monet painting. :)
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