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Clouds, Festivals and Sirens

They billow just above that far hill I think I see old Zeus peer out the piercing eyes ulotrichous beard hair a roiling wiry nest of whirls Father of the universe those Olympian palace trumpets bear It is the wind and such a wind those sirens crying shaping sounding Old Zeus is soon become in depth his invisible blue Such agitation! I cannot tell ground from above I sit on cool damp grass dizzy dizzy the wet-sense separates myself from on high Clouds festivals and sirens.... Debussy must have laid out on such hearing post horns in the chase the chase of clouds and sky Yes a stallion's head his flaring nostrils form And I am soon mounted riding wed Bodiless I dodge and call ahead "Afternoon!" transformed lifted off the meadow grass "Take me!" tossed among the fickle folds gaping A trip like this comes but once in mind's mystic shaping I hear the golden brass in perfect organ tones with sirens unite Earth passes 'neath my enchanted sight a festival of lights sun-clad in blue and white

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Date: 10/12/2014 1:34:00 PM
I love this one Daver. I am always staring at clouds watching all the soft cotton sculptures pass above me. It's how I pick my friends.
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Date: 5/19/2010 4:43:00 PM
Your talent shines in this one. Good use of imagery. Congratulations on having your poem featured. Wishing you continued success with your writing. Karen
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Date: 5/18/2010 11:48:00 AM
Many congrats on your featured piece this week Daver. Rgds Janette
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Date: 5/17/2010 5:32:00 PM
I remember this one so well!! An awesome feature - congrats Daver! What a sweetheart you are for your thoughtful congrats on Bermuda Blues, and yes, I might just take you up on that offer! Sweet! : )) hugs and miss you, shar xoxo
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Date: 5/17/2010 5:31:00 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Daver. Love, Carol
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Date: 5/16/2010 9:38:00 PM
Congrats Daver on your featured poem this week on the Soup... great choice.. enjoyed.. with luv from the "Sweetheart"
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Date: 5/16/2010 1:47:00 PM
WOW, I USED MY THINKING ON THIS ONE, VERY CREATIVE, VERY IMAGERY, AND ADDING TO THAT I WOULD LIKE TO SAY BIG CONGRATS ON YOUR FEATURE ON THE FRONT PAGE, HOPE YOU GET A CHANCE TO STOP BY AND CHECK OUT MY BLOG, S.K.A.T.
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Date: 5/16/2010 12:34:00 PM
Am I imaginging a "merry go round"?? (perhaps I'm wrong??) I am a child again....sitting astride one of those marvelous steeds...listening to the music of Debussy, and the damp smell of grass...what a delightful poem this is!! Congrats on the feature this week, Daver!!
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Date: 5/8/2010 7:43:00 AM
Great imagery, Daver. Like you were dreaming it. Were you on another "trip" like you showed us in the other poem about the devils in your head? this one more romantic and enchanting, however. Very nice. LUv, Andrea
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Date: 7/26/2008 1:36:00 PM
Interesting imagery and creative format lure the reader in. The action forwards your thoughts. The bbit of conversation adds flavor. Nice job! Karen
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Date: 7/26/2008 6:40:00 AM
What a delightfully visual poem. it tickles the imagination and leaves one quite breathless. Well done. Regards Heidie
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Date: 7/25/2008 7:33:00 AM
Wow, what a dizzying delight. Amazing imagery and wonderful imagination. Trying to get back down to earth now. Awesome! As always. Love, Shar
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Date: 7/25/2008 6:12:00 AM
I liked the flow and the theme of this poem - Blessings to you always
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