MOONLIGHT UNDER GLASS

There was the last dance
A final movement of the strs
Through the heavens that
No man can own

The last night before roses
When moonlight performed
on darkened waters
and promises were made
Softly as the moment
That would never come again

The Atlantic was so old
So deep in velvet mystery
And words have never meant much
To sleeping gods

I wish now that Neptune had arisen
His trident our judgement before dawn
For then our vows would have taken
The very wings of angels
And flown so very far away
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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George Avatar
April 6, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Between the first vows taken and the last, there is a long span. How well we live up to the vows alone matters. You have created an ethereal setting, dear Williams.
HAYNES Avatar
April 6, 2025 at 10:13 PM
thank you very much
Wolf Avatar
April 6, 2025 at 8:05 PM
I really like the imagery in this one, William. Heavenly, to say the least. Thank you for sharing, Gershon
HAYNES Avatar
April 6, 2025 at 9:46 PM
thank you
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