Chimerical

A walk solitary in the evening, 
took me to a path 
that led to the vast calm sea 
under the serene blue sky;
In the midway, I stopped
to reach a spot so calm and placid, 
with verdant plains of pristine blooms, 
in green rusticity of bucolic charm, 
when whispers of my soul echoed
and merged into that stillness:
stillness of an enchanting moment, 
of a delightful warm evening. 

Feeling the throb of silence, 
I pondered on the musings of my soul, 
lost in thought on the fragility of life;
In a trancelike state that followed, 
I saw the golden sun setting over
the primordial sea and felt
my eyes strained to catch a glimpse
of a cherubic shadowy image, 
emerging and floating
in the distant faint hazy sky. 

An ephemeral moment shrouded in obscurity... 
Is it real or imaginary?

Mouth agape, I saw a dainty form 
 like that of an ethereal divine spirit:
so delicate, graceful, gossamer-fragile;
the angelic figure opened her mouth, 
as if to say something to me, 
in a low faint voice. 

Anxiety overtook my poise, 
in that dreamlike illusory moment
Ah so oneiric;
as I glared at the wispy shape, 
at that mystical instant
that seemed to be surreal,
I heard tunes mellifluous, 
and chiming of soft bells; 
swirling hues of blue, purple 
and golden yellow, 
and sparkles of light 
charmed my eyes - all
so chimeric and unreal.

Then, the starry-eyed heavenly angel
spoke to me in her soothing soft voice:

"The soul of Nature is bleeding
Never let Her perish... "

An evening chorus of pigeons
now roused me from my reverie.

I stood there in astonishment, 
reflecting on all that happened
A while ago... 

The angel had disappeared... 

Now, the sun was about to set, 
and I was standing 
at the same spot as before... 

With the message of the angel 
still echoing in my mind... 


Date: 05/28/2021
Submitted for: Writing Prompt - Dreamlike - Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Constance La France
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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La France Avatar
June 2, 2021 at 3:25 PM
Ani, wonderful and congratulations on your win in my Writing Prompt - Dreamlike - Challenge, love _Constance
Alex Avatar
June 2, 2021 at 12:13 PM
Expressing my Congratulations, Again. Waiting to read more.
Ray Choudhury Avatar
June 2, 2021 at 12:00 PM
Congratulations! A very beautiful poem filled with profound thoughts. Such a lovely story you created! Love and warm wishes ~ Mala
Dietrich Avatar
May 30, 2021 at 1:43 PM
Related to dreams is what I see for that word.
Dietrich Avatar
May 30, 2021 at 1:42 PM
wow, you went to a very ethereal place with this one, my friend. And you used lots of really interesting words. I still do not know the meaning of oneiric. I need to look it up! GREAT writing with lovely imagery and flow, sweetie.
Proxenos Avatar
May 30, 2021 at 12:22 AM
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL WRITE MY DEAR FRIEND - YOUR POETRY BLOSSOMS MORE WITH EVERY POEM YOU POST, IF THAT IS POSSIBLE - I LOVE THE CELESTIAL PRESENCE OF THE ANGEL VISITING YOU AND WHISPERING A MESSAGE JUST FOR YOU. AN AWESOME WRITE. BLESSINGS AND HUGS JENNIFER.
Brul Avatar
May 29, 2021 at 8:43 PM
A soft flowing poem oozing with rich imagery! So lovely! Best wishes in the contest!
Rose  Avatar
May 29, 2021 at 3:09 PM
wow, this is what I call one beautiful dream that makes one long, never to wake up from. gl in the contest dear Anitha , xo
Alex Avatar
May 29, 2021 at 1:50 PM
Good work. Congratulations.
Daniel Avatar
May 29, 2021 at 6:02 AM
Loved the imagery you so beautifully design in your poetry, Anitha:) learnt a new word - oneiric:)
Pandit Avatar
May 29, 2021 at 4:59 AM
Enjoyed the scenes you depicted in this superb free verse that has a unique rhythm. A magical universe of imagination--dreamlike indeed!
Poet Avatar
May 29, 2021 at 3:23 AM
Magnificent, lovely Anitha! your great imagery and wonderful wording are incredible. These are probably my favorite lines: Feeling the throb of silence, I pondered on the musings of my soul, lost in thought on the fragility of life; In a trance-like state that followed. Blessings and a lovely day Anitha
Trifiatis Avatar
May 29, 2021 at 2:37 AM
Outstanding poetic melody inspired by the divine! Heavenly message, superb writing, my dearest friend Anitha! Blessings!
Buhagiar Avatar
May 29, 2021 at 1:05 AM
Loved your poem Ani. A well articulated poem, full of imagery and emotions. Best for a win.
Brul Avatar
May 28, 2021 at 9:45 PM
This is a sublime piece dear Anitha! Oozing with rich imagery and vivid colours! I love most the line, "whispers of my soul echoed and merged into that stillness". This is a fave for me! Best luck in the contest!
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