Notes About The Poem

The bright dancing lights of the aurora are actually collisions between electrically charged particles from the sun that enter the earth's atmosphere. The lights are seen above the magnetic poles of the northern and southern hemispheres. They are known as 'Aurora borealis' in the north and 'Aurora australis' in the south.. 
Auroral displays appear in many colours although pale green and pink are the most common. Shades of red, yellow, green, blue, and violet have been reported. The lights appear in many forms from patches or scattered clouds of light to streamers, arcs, rippling curtains or shooting rays that light up the sky with an eerie glow.

There are many great version of the song, 'first time ever I saw your face'.  I chose the version by Johnny Cash, because of the devotion he had toward the woman he loved (June Carter Cash)

Aurora Borealis

Silent sighs hide inside breath clouds exhaled into sentimental air as brisk winds summon twilight, tinting innocent horizons. Oxygen dances with atmospheric particles creating a plethora of chemical reactions. Enchantment illuminates in flashes of colourful magnificence. Celeste sapphire hints indulge through violet shades of lavender hues. Streaks of scarlet crimson petals flow among coral flamingo shades as golden streaks swim through emerald crystallised skies, seeking sanctuary within the realms of infatuated devotion. and that was the first time I saw her eyes her perfect gift to the world. Silent One 26 October 2017 Simple musing
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Kamoonpuri Avatar
August 16, 2018 at 1:09 AM
This attracted my attention, I have quite a few poems on auroras my favourite phenomenon for the colour but I didn't know it had pinks too, my 2nd fav colour. Hey this was an intellectual amazing and exquisite poem I admire lots. Can I steal the pic, is it of you and your beautiful girlfriend? I mean steal it to write on it? I would credit it to you of course with your pen name that I know, silent one. Best wishes. Kudos for the poetry.
Shore Avatar
November 17, 2017 at 6:33 AM
Your description of the various colours was nice to imagine.
Delaney Avatar
November 4, 2017 at 11:06 AM
Your imagery is so much more beautiful and such a contrast to the scientific description. I never heard johnny sing that song. Two gifts you gave me this morning. SuZ
Hagy Avatar
October 31, 2017 at 9:07 PM
Beautifully crafted write...ah to have a love so devoted! Hope you are well :)
Robinson Jr. Avatar
October 31, 2017 at 9:12 AM
Oh, those beautiful Northern lights ... such a divinely descriptive write, SO. Your pen sparkles w/poetically violet shades of lavender hues. Beautiful poem, my dear friend. Aurora bright poetry. Love and more love always.
Kendrick Avatar
October 30, 2017 at 10:18 AM
Ahh!! Johnny and June had a love that lasted..Sad that their lives touched after both had been married before but they made it work..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara
Manassian Avatar
October 29, 2017 at 9:26 AM
Wow! You are a very talented poet, indeed. This was superb.
Loughman Avatar
October 28, 2017 at 8:53 PM
Beautiful!
Flower Avatar
October 28, 2017 at 7:14 PM
Splendid. Need I say more? :)
Ashley Avatar
October 28, 2017 at 5:19 PM
Silent One, your last two lines, very intimate lines, bring the beauty of your awe-inspiring imagery of love from unreachable celestial heights down into that personal space between two people close enough to be looking into each others' eyes for the first time as their love ignites... An exquisite write. The performance by Johnny Cash was breathtakingly soulful and the video amazing...
Cresswell Avatar
October 28, 2017 at 3:15 PM
everything brought tears to my soul you words the beauty of the description Johnny Cash. You have a deft talent of bringing elements together to tell a story.
Daniel Avatar
October 28, 2017 at 10:53 AM
Wow! A colourful love poem, SO:)
Roper Avatar
October 27, 2017 at 8:58 PM
you are so wonderful, I am tickled to know you are still working hard with the beautiful poems :) Hugs Eve ~`*
Goudreau Avatar
October 27, 2017 at 4:43 PM
Wow what a heavenly picturesque read and the descriptions and colours are out of this world. The best read I've ever encountered on this site. You are exceptionally gifted my friend. I will be reading this one over and over...beautiful! You are the master! Breathtaking!
Parveen Avatar
October 27, 2017 at 4:22 PM
Just flawless, Silent One. Need i say more:)
B. Avatar
October 27, 2017 at 3:26 PM
Stunning!!
Trifiatis Avatar
October 27, 2017 at 7:42 AM
Reading your divine poem my friend, SO, there is no need to see with my eyes this miracle for you have so artfully painted into my mind's eye!
Roberts Avatar
October 27, 2017 at 7:20 AM
Delicious
Teagan Avatar
October 26, 2017 at 9:39 PM
Wow, the picture of love you've painted, "streaks of scarlet crimson petals flow among coral flamingo shades as golden streaks swim through emerald crystallised skies" Gorgeous poem, Romeo.
Robertson Avatar
October 26, 2017 at 8:35 PM
A wonderful poem. I can go to another place in this poem. Beautiful.
Dietrich Avatar
October 26, 2017 at 8:16 PM
Very beautiful imagery throughout and the last line is splendid!!
Hoffman Avatar
October 26, 2017 at 7:30 PM
Beautiful nature/love poem and song Silent One! To see those lights one day is on my "bucket list" after reading your awesome description of it!~Che :)
Sietesantos Avatar
October 26, 2017 at 3:43 PM
Ohhh! SO, I just love this amazingly beautiful piece! You just have the "gift" my friend! Thank you for the thrill! Hugs. Pandita
Andresen Avatar
October 26, 2017 at 1:53 PM
- A beautiful way to describe it: Coral flamingo - A wonderful poem, S.O. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Sheehan Avatar
October 26, 2017 at 12:42 PM
Another great write Silent One. Fantastic imagery. Enjoyed it immensely. Keep up the good work.
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