Curtis Moorman Poet Sonnet

Midnight Pearl

MIDNIGHT PEARL


It was well past midnight, the streets dark and bare
She appeared out of nowhere, just standing there

A full moon slithered across a cloudy sky
I was mesmerized by her without knowing why

Never had I seen such a beautiful young girl
She shimmered and glistened like a precious pearl

She approached me slowly and took my hand
The warmth of her closeness was truly so grand

She guided me toward the seashore close by
Spoke not a word -- she seemed rather shy

The rest of the evening is all just a blur
When I finally awoke, I couldn't find her

I searched the shoreline both up and down
I talked with shopkeepers all over town

No one had seen this lithe sensation
And said I must be having an hallucination

Was I only dreaming -- was she really there
What actually happened -- what did we share

I may never again see this lovely young girl
But I'll always remember my Midnight Pearl


Curtis Moorman
19 April 2012


For the contest:  Midnight Pearl

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Susan Ashley October 14, 2017 at 7:51 PM What a beautiful and lustrous poem Curtis. Lovey and mysterious with just a hint of bittersweet... A wonderful write that I truly enjoyed!

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl May 7, 2012 at 12:12 PM Oh gosh this is lovely Curtis How have I missed it? a winner I am sure xx

Gwendolen Song April 29, 2012 at 11:05 PM It's been TEN WHOLE DAYS SINCE YOUR LAST POSTING!....No pressure, I am just palyin with ya here, Curtis...There is a contest of Rick's I tho't u might already have an entry for it tucked away in your list...It's called fire...read my entry for errors, will ya...I need a good proofer...Miss ya and hope you are just livin' life to its complete fullness!

Anne-Lise Andresen April 25, 2012 at 12:10 PM So beautiful written Curtis! There is much that can happen on a dark night.......or was it a dream??? ... Who knows??? Wish you good luck in contest !!! - oxox love Anne-Lise

Sara Kendrick April 22, 2012 at 7:29 PM Enjoyed reading these couplets..Reads like winning material to me..You had great rhyme and flow to your work..Sara

Carol Sunshine Brown April 20, 2012 at 11:38 AM I so enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry today . I will be back Monday and hope to read more. Have a great weekend and the best to you in the contest. Love, Carol

James Peranteau April 19, 2012 at 7:14 PM Great write dear poet ! You may find this pearl yet Curtis ! Have a wonderful journey...much love, james

Gwendolen Song April 19, 2012 at 6:58 PM TAG!! You're IT!! Now get over to read my soup mail...

Gwendolen Song April 19, 2012 at 6:07 PM That's some kind of dream...It's almost like a modern day Cinderella poem bc u had to ask all the shoppekeepers if they had seen her and you searched high and low...what a lovely flowing rhyme and superb imagination...Miss ya dear friend...I'm still digesting the angel who played guitar in one of your more recent poems...that one really hit home with me! Usually we entertain the angels, but for some reason that angel wanted to entertain all of u...Gwendolen

Jared Pickett April 19, 2012 at 4:38 PM This is a well written Sonnet Curtis. Smooth flow.. Very nice!!.:JP} Curtis Moorman April 19, 2012 at 4:44 PM Thanks, Jared! I haven't written anything at all for a while - no reason - just not motivated or inspired I guess. I appreciate the comments. Be Blessed!