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Ethereal Lanterns

She hung the lanterns every night A softly pungent glowing light In hopes amid the darkened cliffs To warn the sailors of the gut That churned amid the shifting tides Some sailors claim an angel flew Above the ship to guide it through While others swear t’was Mermaids eyes That rode with them through swirling surf And it’s been said by the aged ones It guides the Seagulls homeward runs And winks at flocks that must migrate To let them know they’re headed straight The truth be told she lit the light And placed it hanging every night Went to bed and closed her eyes And dreamt herself a firefly

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Ink Empress

Date: 4/8/2024 4:09:00 AM

Dear john, i was curious to know who wrote this one! Its just so me and beautiful! Especially how youv used mermaid eyes! Is beyond beautiful and creative! I am in awe! I love the way your words flow too, especially, “ She hung the lanterns every night A softly pungent glowing light In hopes amid the darkened cliffs“ what an opening, so delicate and soft yet powerful and captivating! Impeccable write! A fave it is for me also! Congratulations on your win. Thank you for sharing this with us

Jeanette Swan

Date: 3/26/2024 4:33:00 AM

This is a lovely narrative, with lots of threads - the woman and the myths, and the dream. I like the words, 'softly pungent' about the lanterns as it sounds like what it is. The surprise ending had me smiling. Of course she dreamed herself a firefly:)

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 3/24/2024 9:49:00 PM

This is magnificent. It is such an enchanting story within the poem. A fav.

John Lawless
Date: 3/25/2024 5:47:00 AM

appreciate the visit and the fave Hilda. I was with my great and grand kids watching my granddaughter do cartwheel and my great-granddaughter spin in her princess beautiful, flowing dress...so the muse just took off

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 3/24/2024 5:44:00 PM

I loved the captivating and mystical nature of your poem, John. Your rhyme scheme was outstanding. An enchanting read. I especially liked the last two lines: went to bed and closed her eyes and dreamt herself a firefly. Am faving...have a great evening, Sara

John Lawless
Date: 3/25/2024 5:44:00 AM

glad you liked it and thanks for the fave.