Kurt Ravidas Poet Haibun

Inanimate Thing

At night, a huge creature floats to the surface of the tart ocean to dream into the moonlight, which barely penetrates the sulfur clouds. She sighs, her skin made of stainless steel is luminescent in the dark, her nuclear heart continues to work, but she is empty: the last restless souls have long gone from her body. She floats out of habit: inanimate things can’t dream. What did she dream before?

blue sky verdant strip
of land on the horizon…
she doesn't recall


19.11.2019
All About The Environment. Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Richard Lamoureux

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Darlene De Beaulieu May 20, 2020 at 2:37 PM Hello Kurt Ravidas, no one knows what she dreamt before. She would not know unless she remembers her dream. Have a nice day my friend.

Richard Lamoureux November 27, 2019 at 8:27 AM Thanks the blessing Kurt. Do drop by for a visit. I always appreciate your thoughts.

Na Na November 25, 2019 at 11:19 PM Congrats on your winning poem Kurt

Line Gauthier November 25, 2019 at 5:43 PM Congrats on your top win, Kurt. Well deserved.

Kurt Ravidas November 25, 2019 at 3:44 PM Ok, lads, boarding begins. Wish you golds and diamonds. See you soon)

Connie Marcum Wong November 25, 2019 at 2:58 PM This is spectacular Kurt. I see why it was awarded the trophy. Congratulations my friend. : ) xxoo Kurt Ravidas November 25, 2019 at 3:41 PM Thank you, dear Connie)

William Kelii Kekaula November 25, 2019 at 1:20 PM Genuinely compelling indeed, a wonderful winning entry--my compliments! ~ Aloha always William Kurt Ravidas November 25, 2019 at 3:41 PM Thank you very much, William)

Susan Woodrow November 25, 2019 at 10:24 AM wow I went to see who had me beat and this was awesome. Just one question though, why did it have to be a she? lol :) Susan Woodrow November 25, 2019 at 6:27 PM oh right - how could I forget that tradition...your spooky write reminded me of an old movie with Gregory Peck - can't recall the title though :) Kurt Ravidas November 25, 2019 at 3:40 PM Thank you, Susan. Your silver overshadows my gold. P.S.: She is a traditional pronoun in the British Navy.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 25, 2019 at 10:23 AM Captivating and with vivid imagery, masterfully penned Kurt. Congratulations on your top win! xomo Kurt Ravidas November 25, 2019 at 3:37 PM Thank you, Maureen. You salty pun is great)

Richard Lamoureux November 25, 2019 at 10:12 AM Everything I could have hoped for! Congrats on your top placement in my contest. Kurt Ravidas November 25, 2019 at 3:20 PM Oh, thank you, Richard. God bless you, your contests and your contestants)

Quoth Theraven November 20, 2019 at 10:12 AM Kurt, Very majestic mind's eye you have shown in this boomer Haibun 'inanimate thing'. Well done. -Richard Quoth Theraven February 23, 2020 at 11:02 AM Kurt, Welcoming wake-up question found in your 'inanimate thing'. What were her dreams. Boomer = Nuclear powered -R Kurt Ravidas November 20, 2019 at 12:29 PM Thanks, Quoth... But wait a sec. Why boomer? I'm a Gen Xer!)