Moonlight Magic

The night was fickle as November
A time when all sleep in slumber;
A moist mist hangs over the river,
And a still cold moon hangs as a sliver.

A soft liquid light captures the glow,
Of the first few flakes of new fallen snow;
She shines her light on turret towers,
And tucks in bed the sleeping flowers.

Her crescent rides through clouds that fly,
Shining on wolves as they howl and cry.
Etching the transient phantoms of night,
As wings of an owl brush the dust of flight;

The crystalline light shines on lovers,
Yet pale and still the moonlight hovers;
To tip with silver the restless waves,
And on tombstones marking silent graves.

Cast your moonbeams, cast them down,
As you float in your silver crown;
And the ribbon of dawn will wrap your head,
And put your shining eye to bed.


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Maverick Avatar
October 13, 2013 at 11:24 AM
A very exellent write Lizzie, such discriptive lines you have regaled us with here, really worth putting down..!
Mac Donald Avatar
August 18, 2012 at 7:00 PM
Awesome write, Elizabeth...don't know where to begin with saying what my favorite imagery is, the entire poem is fascinating. Sent you soupmail.:) Best wishes, Love, Mikki
Bickerstaffe Avatar
May 20, 2012 at 5:30 PM
'...etching the transient phantoms of night, as wings of an owl brush the dust of flight,' how picturesque is that! One of the best poems about the moon I have ever read! :)
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May 7, 2012 at 6:53 PM
soup mail...
A   Avatar
May 7, 2012 at 6:11 PM
Hi, back here to say thank you.. a very dreamy poem.. love the moonbeams image being cast down, .. your poem, has a very unique style of enigma.. not sure how deep i can take the image... sure enjoyed.. always.. God Bless.. pd
Peranteau Avatar
April 25, 2012 at 7:10 AM
What a nice write dear poet ! This goes great with the e-mail you sent me, of the photos taking with souls playing with the moon. Awesome write Elizabeth ! I'd like to save this in mine favz, if'n ya don't mind. Have a great week my friend ! Much love, james
Mitchell Jr. Avatar
April 9, 2012 at 6:54 AM
Absolutely love the poetics herein this work; As you too work your magic.
Grisetti Avatar
March 28, 2012 at 1:37 PM
Such a beautiful collection of words. The images transform as music does.
Goudreau Avatar
February 7, 2012 at 9:02 PM
Wow, you are amazing. Most beautiful imagery pour through your verses and your poem is breathtakingly moving. Thank you for sharing!
Mjelde Avatar
February 6, 2012 at 7:59 AM
Beautiful and magical poem!! - oxox love Laila
Austin Avatar
February 4, 2012 at 11:42 AM
An undertow of drama, that's what I get here, besides the sensitive sensation of reading a fine poem. This is not the same subject, but such a feeling comes when reading some of the German poets - Transfigured Night in particular. Love, daver
Effendi Avatar
January 30, 2012 at 10:27 PM
You remind of William Wordsworth :) Remarkable work, Elize.
K. Avatar
January 28, 2012 at 9:14 AM
Hi Linda :D i certainly enjoyed reading this! Very vivid descriptions, thanks for taking us there... and i really liked how you ended this! Hugs to you!
Johnson Avatar
January 26, 2012 at 3:14 PM
Sleep sweet angel in the night. The moon did wisper with it's light. And know that I am up above. To fill your dreams with thoughts of love.
Pettit Avatar
January 25, 2012 at 6:38 PM
Very vivid descriptiveness and suitable rhyming are together in this admirable offering. Nice job, Elizabeth.
Sumler Avatar
January 24, 2012 at 4:26 PM
You truly are an amazing writer Liz!! Love the flow of this artistic atmospheric entry. One incredible quality that you possess is the ability to write long lengthy poems of creative imagery and beauty with every write! Pretty amazing!!!
Neels Avatar
January 24, 2012 at 12:12 PM
Elizabeth I just love the opening line to this gem, it has a magical feel to it. How are things on your side? love Wilma
Kearley Avatar
January 23, 2012 at 7:29 PM
This poem with its beauty almost put me to sleep.Must have been the Slumber,Sleeping,Moonlight,and Bed..ZZZzzzzzzz....Woha! Ok! Very smooth and sleepy...Nice! :o)
Situation Avatar
January 23, 2012 at 6:39 PM
i took those lines and used them myself. T. S.
B Avatar
January 23, 2012 at 5:46 PM
Magical moonlight and magical poetry, your words here and imagery is perfect. This is poetry at a higher level than I could hope to obtain, Mrs. Elizabeth, well done!
Sweetheart Avatar
January 23, 2012 at 9:21 AM
moonlight is mysterious and beautiful.. captivating lines so impressive elizabeth.. hope all is well with u luv.. I am still recovering from hand surgedry.. long process and therapy too..oh..
Minardi Avatar
January 23, 2012 at 6:52 AM
Your words can always mesmerize me..
Onclaud Avatar
January 23, 2012 at 3:50 AM
lizzy, the images of this piece are both refreshing and alive… makes me want to dance... remarkable as always!~ :) huggs!
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 23, 2012 at 1:27 AM
Elizabeth, Lovely visions of Luna and her magic light. Your last line will leave everyone's face with a smile, it did mine. Mahalo, Connie
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January 22, 2012 at 7:53 PM
Very much enjoyed , thank you Elizabeth , best wishes Declan xx
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