Full Moon

Light plays 
across my soul
with the taunting touch of a lover
resting softly on places once dead
now unfolding, surprised
by color, texture, warmth

But then - gone
no, there, again, flitting
lighting yet another gray valley
arousing emotion
where none had existed,
or maybe had once
but learn-ed dullness
caused it to 
retreat
hide

Feathersoft,
erratic, even playful 
movements
my mind tries to
anticipate or follow
in vain
only able to allow
the play to 
entice, 
licking away
thin layers 
of doubt,
regret,
shame.

Spaces 
where only a “now”
blossoms - shyly first,
then emboldened
by each random
touch
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Stedman Avatar
September 30, 2012 at 10:21 AM
Very sensual...wonderful Ms. Bu!!!!
Brown Avatar
September 21, 2011 at 1:08 PM
Congratulations in the contest of P. D. "Featured Poem of The Week" Susan. Love, Carol
Guzzi Avatar
September 17, 2011 at 8:45 PM
ahhh you are a few verse gal like me most excellent, intriguing, multi-faceted! Keep it up! light & love
Buchel Avatar
September 17, 2011 at 9:21 PM
Thanks!, Yup a poet who can't make rhymes, that's me! Free verse just lets me say it the way I feel it.... you too, eh?
Sweetheart Avatar
September 17, 2011 at 5:03 PM
CONGRATS SUSAN ON YOUR FIFTH PLACE WIN WITH THIS DYNAMIC FEATURED POEM LUV..
Buchel Avatar
September 17, 2011 at 9:21 PM
Thanks for noticing...!!!
Merryman Avatar
September 17, 2011 at 12:32 PM
Congrats on your win, Susan. Kim
Buchel Avatar
September 17, 2011 at 3:02 PM
thanks so much!, Sue
Poet Avatar
September 17, 2011 at 11:21 AM
Very nice Susan...congrats on your win.
Buchel Avatar
September 17, 2011 at 3:03 PM
thanks for your comment!
Mehta Avatar
September 17, 2011 at 8:27 AM
Congratulations on the win in the contest of P.D.Susan
Ramsdale Avatar
September 17, 2011 at 3:47 AM
A winning congratulations! CR
A   Avatar
September 17, 2011 at 2:09 AM
Susan, Congratulations on your win, this is an amazing featured poem. Thank you so much for entering and sharing it with us. A super well done poem,, God bless,... LINDA
Buchel Avatar
September 17, 2011 at 3:03 PM
thanks so much, from you a real compliment!, Susan
Mckenzie Avatar
September 7, 2011 at 11:59 AM
Congratulations on a lovely poem featured! Laura :)
Brown Avatar
September 6, 2011 at 12:12 PM
Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week Susan. Love, Carol
Young Avatar
September 2, 2011 at 7:40 PM
Omg you really need to get to writing more and posting coz I really love your poetry! This may be my fave of yours!
Buchel Avatar
September 8, 2011 at 2:49 PM
Gina, thanks for the encouragement. Your comment made me read a bunch of yours, and I thinkwe must fly on at least the same general moonbeam! cuz yours resonate with me too!
Phan Avatar
July 5, 2011 at 12:29 AM
nice layout, good images, I love your poem!
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace