Cloudless / Wolkenlos

Over the desert,
lingers cloudless 
an empty sky,
purposeful, 
scorching, 
withers the sun the sands.


Unreal the colours,
from blue to cream,
where shadows play
and sun-rays 
paint their solid pictures.


I am crossing the dunes, 
breathless,
like a  last  traveler,
with an uncertain future, 
fearless
and without haste.


At the horizon
a fatamorgana,
a dark hull,
white flying sails,
spread  into endless sands,
melting away
in a vibrating heat.


A permanent up and down,
ridges, 
blown away with the breeze,
valleys of dunes, 
portrayed  by the winds,
firm views,
far up to the horizon.


Like dreams of  fire and sand, 
petrified in the evening light,
red-hot.
And only the wind scatters 
the  muffled sound 
of my steps.

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Über der Wüste,
liegt wolkenlos 
ein leerer Himmel,
mit Bedacht, 
alles vesengend, 
dörrt die Sonne den Sand.


Unwirkliche Farben,
von blau bis hellgelb,
wo Schatten spielen
und Sonnenstrahlen
malen sie ihr kräftiges Bild.

  
I wandere über die Dünen,
atemlos,
wie ein  letzter Wanderer
mit ungewisser Zukunft ,
furchtlos
und ohne Hast.


Am Horizont
eine Fatamorgana,
ein dunkler Rumpf,
und weiße Segel
breiten sich aus im  endlosen Sand,
vergehen 
in der zitternden Hitze.


Ein wiederkehrendes Auf und Ab,
Gräben,
hinweggeblasen mit dem Wind,
Täler und Dünen,
vom Winde gemalt,
im festen Blick
bis weithin zum Horizont.


Wie Träume von Feuer und Sand, 
erstarrt im Abendlicht,
rot und heiß.
Und nur der Wind  zerstreut 
meine gedämpften Schritte.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Horsman Avatar
August 4, 2010 at 1:00 AM
lots here to admire, love the imagery, excellent Harry
Sepulvado Anderson Avatar
August 3, 2010 at 10:43 PM
A very nice write with lots of vivid imagery. Enjoyed reading this one. Have a great day Scarlett
George   Avatar
August 3, 2010 at 5:45 PM
Breathtakingly beautiful, Gert. What a vivid picture you have painted with words. Lainie
Devonshire Avatar
August 3, 2010 at 4:19 PM
Very thought-provoking poem, Gert. Can't help but think of the last man on earth journeying through a barren world. Reading your poem was like watching a very good movie! Love, Carolyn
Kendrick Avatar
August 2, 2010 at 10:25 AM
Those desert sands, sun, and elevated tempertures could mean disaster..Glad that you survived to write the poem and tell us about it..Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work..Sara
A   Avatar
August 2, 2010 at 8:45 AM
Very dreamy Gert, I love the empty skies at time,, especially when they have nothing but drift in it. I once saw a sky like the one you describe in the desert. I found it lovely, I guess you can say I have odd taste in beauty. I enjoyed your poem very much Gert, have yourself a wonderful day,..p..d.
K. Avatar
August 2, 2010 at 8:27 AM
Wow this sure is amazing Gert! & Magandang gabi sa 'yo! I think this is one of the longer poems (& translated too) that I've ever read of yours-- I really enjoyed how vivid this poem is -- very captivating indeed :) -- nikko :)
Byrne Avatar
August 1, 2010 at 7:55 PM
very good Gert!
Culverhouse Avatar
August 1, 2010 at 11:36 AM
enjoyed reading your works today. Thanks for your comments on my works! We have another hot dry day. I am just staying cool!
Neels Avatar
August 1, 2010 at 8:10 AM
Pragtige prentjie wat jy skep van 'n wolklose dag Gert, really enjoyed this ~ Wilma
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