Flirtatious Moon

Just outside the window
    a row of coned shaped trees bend their foolish heads
                                                       for her attention...
She can have her way with them...
   yet, with such a wily nature, she passes over them,
      and softly treads a path through the garden gate...
Her steps are light as dew, making not a sound...
           as she hesitates to wake a slumbering rose...
                              and timidly brushes past a trellis of sleeping morning glories...

She peeks in, then slowly slithers through his open window, while he lies sleeping....
The angle of her glance makes his closed eyes flutter...
                                                                and he smiles....
Her appearance casts shadows on the far wall, as she stares across the room at him
    She tarries for a moment
    A reflected image on the mirror spreads her silken white cloth...
    He feels her move over him...
    He is kissed by this welcome intruder, ...hypnotized by her charm, and her cool breath...
Dazzled by this embrace, he tosses the quilt, in restless dream....
    She caresses so softly, filling his heart, and making him sigh...
    He basks in her love, and lies in sweet gratitude in his sleepy state
                                                   enraptured with sweet contentment
    Soaking up and drunk with the intoxication of her shine

Outside, a lonely eucalyptus tree is jealous...
    Impatient and longing to feel such affection....
           It's branches clamor against the glass, hoping to break her spell on him...

But, woefully....
    angry clouds intrude to steal away the moment...
She runs and hides!

No longer does he feel the kiss,...the sweet lunar incandescence of her breath...
     The seduction of her glow...
Coolness and disappointment envelop him as darkness returns again...

And he is once again alone in the shadows of the dark
    He must pull his blanket up, and dream of other lovers..... 


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For Dr. Ram Mehta's contest..."Luna... Goddess of the Moon"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dufresne Avatar
August 5, 2010 at 3:27 PM
Well how could this beauty take anything other than first place! Ya done outdid yerself, Lady Carrie! congratulations
Love Avatar
July 19, 2010 at 9:12 AM
Wow! Nice! oh! I mean GREAT! That was awesome. I felt like I was there. Or maybe I've just been there. Either was great write!!! Luv
Marcum Wong Avatar
July 17, 2010 at 6:55 PM
How wonderful that your poem took top honors Carrie. Congratulations!
Amah Avatar
July 16, 2010 at 2:34 PM
A thing of beauty, a work of art, is joy for ever ... enjoy this great for-ever win!!! keep fit! Canny
Guzzi Avatar
July 15, 2010 at 2:36 PM
wow what a cool write! and who's number 1..why YOU! Light & Love
Adeite Avatar
July 15, 2010 at 9:28 AM
Congrats on your well deserved win in Dr. Ram’s contest., you are such a great talent. Please keep your poetry pen dancing to the drum beat of your passion.. Be great and enjoy the honor. Love, always, Adeleke
Ryerson Avatar
July 15, 2010 at 1:23 AM
Perfection. Plain and simple as that, Carrie...awesome descriptions. I usually try to pick a favorite line or verse but in this case I can't...how do you come up with this stuff? Congratulations on another 1st place win! (no surprise!) Thanks for the sending that beautiful nostolgic email too...I forwarded it to everybody I know from our generation - Tim
Nandy Avatar
July 14, 2010 at 12:55 PM
wow! one of the most romantics i have read...brilliantly described..i could visualize the entire episode, congratulations ...truly deserving ...b'ful imagination n creation..God bless
Crisci Avatar
July 13, 2010 at 10:20 PM
Congratulations on your first place, Carrie! It is such a romantic poem magnificently written with awesome imagery. Your poem is a delight to read. May you have many more! Smile and have a great day. Love and hugs, Andrew.
Winter Avatar
July 13, 2010 at 5:41 PM
Wow. You are such an outstanding writer! What a fabulous work of art Carrie - congrats on your most well deserved First Place Win!!! love ya, shar xoxo
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
July 13, 2010 at 2:56 AM
Congratulations Carrie on placing first in the "Luna - the goddess of moon" contest with this romantic and imaginative poem. Wonderful! Fabulous! Loving. Smiles, Dane Ann
Arteaga Avatar
July 12, 2010 at 7:57 PM
great loved it much congrats love how when the clouds come she must run and hide
Dietrich Avatar
July 12, 2010 at 4:27 PM
Wow, Carrie, I sure missed THIS one previously. I just loved the way you presented that stalker lady moon. She is a little vixen going around like that. heehee. No, really, this is absolutely beatufiul. congratulatiosn. LUv ya, Andrea
K. Avatar
July 12, 2010 at 11:22 AM
Super congrats on your first place win with this amazing personification, Carrie! Wow! This is really wonderful and I just love how you depicted the moon, very unique :)! -- nikko :)
Butler Avatar
July 12, 2010 at 10:34 AM
Bellissima! Brava! Congrats on the win! This is a beautiful peace. Take care, -Mike
Brown Avatar
July 12, 2010 at 10:06 AM
Congratulations Carrie on your win in Dr. Ram Mehta's contest "Luna-the goddess of the moon". Love, Carol
Devonshire Avatar
July 12, 2010 at 8:48 AM
Another Number One for you, Carrie! Congratulations, my dear.
Freeman Avatar
July 12, 2010 at 8:44 AM
Congratulations Carrie on another of your many aces. Agape, Moses
Sweetheart Avatar
July 12, 2010 at 8:41 AM
Congrats Carrie on your wonderful first place win in the Luna contest.. luv this write and a well deserved win .. enjoy ..with luv..
George   Avatar
July 12, 2010 at 6:17 AM
A TRUE MASTERPIECE! dear Carrie. Congratulations on your well deserved first place. Love, Lainie
Gorelick Avatar
July 12, 2010 at 5:50 AM
Congrats Carrie, another fine piece. BG
Mehta Avatar
July 12, 2010 at 5:47 AM
Congrats on the first place win in my contest, Carrie
Green Avatar
July 10, 2010 at 12:41 PM
Love it! Good luck in the contest!
Brown Avatar
July 6, 2010 at 3:24 PM
Thank you for sharing your poetry with us here at PoetrySoup Carrie. I hope you plan on being here and writing for years to come. It was a pleasure to read your poetry today. Wishing you the best always. Love, Carol
Devonshire Avatar
July 6, 2010 at 1:02 PM
Your story is captivating, Carrie. What a great entry for Dr. Ram's contest! Wishing you success. Love, Carolyn
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