Ethereal Lantern

Adrift, asunder - the shore,
a vision only dreamt of
where the longing stares of sunsets
        linger and wish...
until, a million other suns
shed their light of yesterdays

~before I ever wept or loved~

I wonder, is our sun a lantern
     to be wished upon
on some planet light years away?
And, is it quite as warm as
lanterns on the harbor shore
    or the porch lamp's glow...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Empress Avatar
April 8, 2024 at 2:02 AM
Dear craig, I really love this poem, read this few times, and everytime, i felt the evocative touch of your words flowing so seamlessly. It has an ethereal glow, and the way youv questioned is soulfully divine and so moving! I love especially the lines “ where the longing stares of sunsets linger and wish“ so creative! “ I wonder, is our sun a lantern to be wished upon on some planet light years away?“ that hit the strongest! So deeply meaningful! Pleasure reading. Congratulations
Cornish Avatar
April 9, 2024 at 5:34 AM
Inky, humbled and honored...thanks so much for your always thoughtful praise!
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April 1, 2024 at 8:47 AM
A unique and deep take on the contest..
Cornish Avatar
April 9, 2024 at 5:33 AM
Thanks so much SO
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