Notes About The Poem

Poetic Form: Free Verse

Inspired: 2020 August 21

 

*2nd Place*
Pick-A-Title, Vol 22 - Lyric 2
Contest Judged: 2020 September 24
Sponsored by: Edward Ibeh

 

Image:  Landscape Full Moon GIF (a moving image) by Tenor

Induced Interludes

Induced Interludes

Twilight disrobes a soundless star
It claims some gentler theme from me
Caught lingering in a unified bestilled embrace
Beneath a unique spotlight of its gleaming afterglow
                        gently now, gently
                        thus footprints bare none
                        alight butterfly rest on a finger
                        spilled words occasions the breeze                       
                        the gist of me shadows alongside jaguars
Morning star glint after dawns flow
Challenge arranges yet another measure
An opportune solemn hymn ingratiates breaths
Stages of a day follow blissfully edge to edge quietly
                        gently now, gently
                        a better course grace me
                        fingertip traces a fashioned grin
                        a made verse set rhythmically whispers                       
                        a softly caressed infant coos towards silence
Sunsets a mimed score entertains
Review disciplined superbly portrayed
Persuades descending rays an eyeful adieu
Nightwings greet dusk, whorls up into absence
                        gently now, gently
                        ebb star pivots another
                        penitent pose cradles prayers
                        pointed at fingers in lieu of sheeps                       
                        eyes seals behind dreams, genteel cast...
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La France Avatar
May 10, 2021 at 1:37 PM
William, very nice poem and great to hear you read your poem. You have a nice voice, peace _Constance
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
May 10, 2021 at 2:03 PM
Thanks, Constance, so you know, my videos are made after the contest ends since my name appears on them--I sent you a soupmail, Aloha!
Blodgett Avatar
October 3, 2020 at 9:47 AM
Gently now.............a place where we all need to be, especially now in all of the world. Thank you William for this poignant, rich place you have created! Lonna
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
October 3, 2020 at 9:58 AM
A leap of faith entrances such a much needed vision be this crisis its catalyst that enables us to exist day by day, Lonna, truth and love my friend, stay well and safe, Aloha! William
Dietrich Avatar
September 26, 2020 at 8:24 PM
this is so lovely. And I see it garnered a great win with Edward. Big congratulations. I think it must be the inspiration forthe current contest of yours!!
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
September 26, 2020 at 9:23 PM
Wher's the kids? PC crashed! Ugh! Thanks but methinks mines were Free verse than Lyrics, but Edward went beyond, truly a nice guy, I left a msg earlier announcing this reserved for my next contest for a few days then took it down to the norm, I also, undoing BF effective after this as you noticed my Timeless piece had shown, Aloha! William
Dietrich Avatar
September 26, 2020 at 8:24 PM
Awesome gif too!(is that what those animated pics are called?)
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
September 26, 2020 at 8:58 PM
I bought a large monitor for my laptop to better see, hence, less tv (tho it is hooked-up to be), yet, the idle one sits in the living room for others to polish, and my kids in frequent visits, assisted the GIF + more, Aloha! William
Leiser Avatar
September 25, 2020 at 7:59 PM
What a mind blowing, wildly creative and metaphorical poem, William! Great example for the contest...not sure if your entries will top this! A fave! :)
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
September 25, 2020 at 8:41 PM
Wow, my heart filled thanks truly, for I am humble by it, Laura, blessings, be well and safe my friend, Aloha! William
Andresen Avatar
September 25, 2020 at 12:55 PM
- A beautiful picture painted with your words, William :) - Congratulations on your great win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
September 25, 2020 at 1:02 PM
At last, prob-free day, methinks my entry be more Free verse less Lyrics, but Edward was way too generous for it is his nature that greatly precedes him, my thanks, sweet Anne-Lise, Aloha! William
La France Avatar
September 25, 2020 at 8:04 AM
William, a beautiful poem and great example for your contest, hope I can pen you a beauty _Constance
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
September 25, 2020 at 9:09 AM
As you have in the past as always, Constance, and thank you, Aloha! William
Ibeh Avatar
September 24, 2020 at 2:41 PM
Excellent poem, William:-) Fantastic! Your poetry never fail to amaze. Congratulations on your win in my contest! Love the poem format as well!
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
September 24, 2020 at 2:51 PM
Thanks, Edward, you are much too kind, I should have been N/A'd, anyhows, we were back to back releasing, I experienced delays with contest site, LpTp crashing, ugh! Doing my 35 comments, simultaneously, set-up new contest and this was perfect for what I'm looking for, thanks for your gracious accolades my much too kind friend, Aloha! William (this is my 2nd post, 1st had crashed, ugh! Err mgs of app drain'g battery--all day!!!
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