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Eclipsed Letters

Intermingled threads of my fantasies pour
from the ink of my love on the bare soul
of the letter I write for you, my beloved
The windowpane sparkles moonlit dreams
And I submerge into my visions of you
You, my moon bound to your services
Make me wonder how I would write
All the love-soaked words I've never said
I had questions that submerged in tides
Propelled by divine celestial waves
I forgot to savor the fragrance of lilies
That intertwine into my desolate bed stand
Perhaps you will be gulping your tea
When this letter relishes the touch
Of your frozen fingers looking for warmth
You might inhale the aroma of my love
Dripped in my waxing and waning hopes

Rosy shades of mellowed sunrise
Prompt my hopes to flutter and fly
Away to a land where you reside
I have spent last night tossing them
In solicitude of your awaited letter
My feet took a hundred strides 
to the door that I opened warily

I await your reply to quench my love
I am the sun that follows her moon 
Eclipsed by unending galactic cycles 
Let me drape myself in your love
Let your letter wait at the corner
Until I've told you my anxiety faded away
I've been onlooking the desert roads
Oh should I merge into them in daylight
To kiss the path your letter traverses
This time I hope it remembers at last
My name and address on this frayed street

Let it bring to me your smooth embrace
The sun, exhausted of the chase for moon
Over these centuries, awaits the end of eclipse
Drenched in my fears I whisper at sunset,
"Let my love engulf me in soothing waves"

....The sun and the moon in a golden Aurora, unite,
Your letter arrives before you colored in lilac twilight.


*A tribute to the tumultuous emotions of a soldier's wife*
 


May 26, 2020
The Sun And The Moon Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Chantelle Anne Cooke
~~Premiere Contest Winner: 4th Place

BRIAN'S CHOICE V,any form,any theme Contest
~~Winner: First Place

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Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/1/2020 9:46:00 PM

This poem celebrates the glory of both sun and moon Aditi. It is outstanding in its beauty! Congratulations on your wonderful win! xxoo

Aditi Mishra
Date: 6/1/2020 10:22:00 PM

I am glad you love my words Connie. Thank you for your generous words of appreciation. God bless you. Much love :)

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 5/31/2020 10:59:00 AM

Another win upon moonlit dreams. congrats again!

Aditi Mishra
Date: 5/31/2020 12:14:00 PM

Thank you for your wishes Jeanne :)

Beata Agustin

Date: 5/31/2020 10:12:00 AM

Wow! Congrats! God bless you.

Aditi Mishra
Date: 5/31/2020 10:13:00 AM

Thank you Beata! Blessings and love to you :)

Winged Warrior

Date: 5/31/2020 6:48:00 AM

A super Congrats!! my friend...a beautiful write...best wishes...^WW^ :o)

Aditi Mishra
Date: 5/31/2020 7:34:00 AM

Thank you for your appreciation and wishes Wingster :)

John Watt

Date: 5/31/2020 12:53:00 AM

I can tell this one took so much care and thought to write, Aditi. Are you a soldier's wife? You have made it so real. The images of sun and moon chasing each other without catching up adds so much gravitas to the tale. "The waxing and waning hopes" is just brilliant. I loved "My feet took a hundred strides to the door that I opened warily" - that describes so well the anxiety and dashed hopes... yet what an ending. Keep writing, poetess! Congratulations on your wins. Many blessings ~ John

Aditi Mishra
Date: 5/31/2020 1:03:00 AM

I am not a soldier's wife. I had been a part of the services for a short duration before I quit for a few reasons and joined the corporate for some time and then aviation at last. But I could feel the angst of separation at many instances. Thank you for your kind words of encouragement dear friend. You inspire me to write more. God bless you John :)