Moonlight Artist’s Bane

Onyx veined moon
peeps behind a frilled
crystal cut cloud adrift
black ink stoic sky 
has its pallette 
pleading  for a
bristled brush
in the hands 
of visionary
captivated by 
a mystic miracle
that glowing orb  
it neatly nestles
whilst weaving
wispy  strands
of scattered 
lunar beams
oe’r pliant 
dark tree top 
foliage swaying
to sharp breeze
scenic stimulus
an earnest art
grove gallery by
adjoining stream
in flow and trickle
stint akin to cue
for lambent
loiterer  glum
so perplexed  
yet inward
inkling as orbit
of the artisan
pen or paint
closet dabbler 
whose inertia 
frozen frigid
hidebound 
hankers for
silken swoon
from that 
celestial 
of bodies
to spark 
a latent fiery
gumption
bubbling 
blandly 
within each 
arch after 
hour budding
Rembrandt
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Daniels Avatar
April 16, 2026 at 9:25 AM
Interesting format with Lovely imagery, Howard. I like how it feels like a crescendo. Well done in your placement in Brian’s contest. Sending blessings., Ghairo.
Dietrich Avatar
April 15, 2026 at 10:04 AM
Looks like I was right. Big congrats!
Kerr Avatar
April 15, 2026 at 10:49 AM
I appreciate that, Andrea. Your visits and encouragement are always welcome. Best of luck to you in every area of your life, Howard
Dietrich Avatar
April 14, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Wow what a cool ending with "after hour budding Rembrandt". I wonder how this one would do in one of Brian's contests. He seems to like unusually short lines sometimes
Kerr Avatar
April 14, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Indeed, Andrea. Well, as I have entered this work all shall be revealed. Thank you so very, very much for your reply, Howard
Kendrick Avatar
April 14, 2026 at 5:38 AM
Creative writing about a work of art. Some very descriptive lines. Some of the moon shots taken by the astronauts were something to describe as well. Thank you for sharing this one with us. Sara K
Kerr Avatar
April 14, 2026 at 6:19 AM
Your insights, comments, advice I always value, Sara. Thank you so much, Howard
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