I Alone Am Witness

One lovely moth is flying through the night
with satin wings lined white in their design.
He hovers over innocence by moonshine.
A fragrant bloom has stopped him in his flight,
and on a petal he will soon alight.
He ceases fluttering so he might dine
upon sweet nectar of his valentine,
and I alone am witness to this sight. 

Most fascinating is this sight to me,
for what I've found, though simple it may be,
has purpose and is nothing short of grand.

I keep on watching, frozen where I stand.
Now captured by the beauty that I see,
 I let my net slip gently from my hand.

Submitted Oct. 10, 2022
for Julia Ward's Captivation Poetry Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Gasun Avatar
December 26, 2022 at 1:17 AM
A fascinating and well-crafted poem my dear friend Andrea. I enjoyed this a lot. Congratulations on your well-deserved top win! Thanks for sharing! Hugs
Mcintosh Avatar
December 23, 2022 at 10:49 AM
Oh, I love this! Absolutely beautiful. Love it. Congrats and God bless you sweet friend. Love, Gina
Peck Avatar
December 23, 2022 at 9:12 AM
Just found this poem. It is so lovely, Andrea, and so true. "All creatures great and small, the Lord God made us all..." I don't know if you ever read those books. I love that you chose the tiny moth. your last line grabbed my heart. Congratulations on first. I'm faving.
Ward Avatar
December 23, 2022 at 8:43 AM
Excellent!
Dietrich Avatar
December 23, 2022 at 9:23 AM
Thanks so much, Julia
Ricci Avatar
October 21, 2022 at 11:59 AM
Hello Andrea. This is lovely. I love the imagery and moment in time. Your words are vivid and we are in the scene with you. I can see you see beauty in life and what is in front of you by letting go. Thank you for sharing. May this day find you well.
George Avatar
October 19, 2022 at 8:49 PM
A passing moment and a fleeting sight are caught magnificently and made powerful to capture our attention. well done, Andrea !
Baker Avatar
October 18, 2022 at 3:36 PM
Captivating ... check creative and the show of your empathic heart ... check enjoyable read ... check. Thanks for sharing, good luck in the contest, Andrea. A poet friend in Texas, Bill
Legros Kelley Avatar
October 17, 2022 at 2:36 PM
Oh my goodness, this is so lovely Andrea. I love the ending too, when you let the net slip gently from your hand. The empathy we encounter when we see the beautiful life of others in creation is a precious gift. This is truly precious <3
Kerr Avatar
October 17, 2022 at 12:54 PM
Andrea, This is an astonishing work you have written. Poetry of the highest magnitude. Thanks for your review of Close Quarter Riddle. Much appreciated. Howard
Gorelick Avatar
October 14, 2022 at 12:27 PM
A grand awakening to observe previously overlooked grandeur all about us! Love the lyricism. Robert
Walker Avatar
October 13, 2022 at 7:09 AM
Love your imagery and what a clever ending to a beautiful poem.
Warlov Avatar
October 12, 2022 at 5:22 PM
***
DiMino Avatar
October 12, 2022 at 11:48 AM
Very nicely done, Andrea; you are a very gifted writer: Inspiring! As the veil slips from my enchanted eyes, wings of rapture also enfolding me.
Salehi Avatar
October 12, 2022 at 11:29 AM
What a beautiful site, I envy you... In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect.
Roth Avatar
October 12, 2022 at 10:56 AM
Well done! Andrea, have you read any of my more recent poems on Poetry Soup? I also have a blog, just Google "Poetry by Alex Roth" and you'll find it.
Horne Avatar
October 12, 2022 at 6:41 AM
love the last line especially - love this, my friend. Thanks for the win in your contest - so glad you liked my poem
May Avatar
October 11, 2022 at 8:08 PM
A mesmerizing scene, Wonderful write Andrea
Mccann Avatar
October 11, 2022 at 6:12 PM
Awe-struck by your skill, Andrea. Truly a beauty. Elizabeth
Maverick Avatar
October 11, 2022 at 12:34 PM
No one is truly alone Andrea, I Am.. Was before And will always be' yet we know what you mean The stillness of night, creatures softly living The gift of seeing the Grand in normal living.'
Horsman Avatar
October 11, 2022 at 7:36 AM
Like me when reading your poetry, all these years, the poetry still that ray of light, that gather the passing moment. Good luck in contest.
Lawless Avatar
October 11, 2022 at 5:37 AM
AH, captivated by the essence and beauty of nature....beautifully written Andrea it is in itself a captivating poem.
Buhagiar Avatar
October 11, 2022 at 12:53 AM
One has to admire the seemingly ease with which you rhyme your poetry. Good luck in the contest.
Roper Avatar
October 10, 2022 at 5:12 PM
How cute, my friend. they flutter around my lamps outside my porch and lamp streets. Crazy they don't hurt themselves. Good luck in the contest.
Tor Avatar
October 10, 2022 at 4:25 PM
Andrea this was wonderful to read. I have felt this exact way you have perfectly described, love it a Favorite...
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