Lisa Ricci Poet Free verse

Moonlit Hours

"moonlit hours"

through echoing halls I walk in times of moonlit hours
peacefully and beautifully one man sleeps through the night
peeking in I enter slowly and quietly making certain all is right
to my amazement I'm experiencing illumination of a delicate kind
for all that shines comes from the light outside peering through the pane
the only sound is from a radio as the song "to where you are" gently plays
in my mind I'm thinking and longing to stay but time does not permit this wish
words that come to mind are "now I lay me down to sleep" 
as I witness from afar as I entered slowly and quietly 
I leave slowly and quietly knowing I've been blessed
never again will this moment appear or duplicate to such beauty and eloquence
thankful am I this moonlit hour of extraordinary lighting sound and peace

SkyWatcher
03-31-17

several years back when I was working and doing rounds 
I came across this room and scene
I will never forget the beauty I witnessed in sight and sound
I was blessed

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Doug Vinson April 17, 2017 at 11:59 AM Back to re-read a really good one. : ) "never again will this moment appear or duplicate to such beauty" = it is a good thing that we are capable of noticing and appreciating such things. Life isn't always pretty or fun, and those moonlit hours help to compensate. Lisa Ricci April 18, 2017 at 3:44 AM Doug Doug Doug. You are something. Thank you so much for returning Yes, life isn't always pretty or fun, how true that is. It truly was just a beautiful moment witnessing the man safely and peacefully sleeping, the amazing lighting coming through the windowpane and yes the soft gentle music of Josh Groban singing "To Where You Are". I so wanted to stay but couldn't. Have a wonderful morning and day Doug and thank you once again.

Alexis Y. April 5, 2017 at 5:28 AM Hi Lisa, You painted a lovely picture with your words. I enjoyed the scene. Sometimes we are blessed to witness something that just takes our breath away. A without a doubt seven:-) Alexis Lisa Ricci April 5, 2017 at 5:50 AM Good Morning Alexis. Thank you very much for such a generous review. Your words are so correct there are times our blessings just take our breath away. Please know your generosity I will never take lightly. Enjoy your morning.

Ravi Sathasivam April 4, 2017 at 3:10 AM Excellent. You have painted well with a heart and soul dance with moon light. Beautiful and full of peaceful. Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing it. Lisa Ricci April 4, 2017 at 5:27 AM Good Morning Ravi. It is I who thanks you. Honestly. Thank you for such a lovely review and commentary. I'm pleased you liked the entry. Have a wonderful morning.

Anil Deo April 2, 2017 at 8:20 AM Hi Lisa! I am traveling this weekend ... but did write (& read). This is delightful & directly inspires my next poem (to be posted, today). While I see U, like Michelangelo, focuses on DAVID yet unborn in art as he looked at granite/marble, others see their own connections. Great writing to capture a "beauty" minute. (Wink, wink: why were U looking at that man, sleeping, & gosh! U were tiptoeing in his room). Anil Deo Lisa Ricci April 3, 2017 at 2:32 PM Hello Anil Thank you so much. What a stunning and exquisite review and commentary. Honestly. I was working and it was part of my job to check on patients. Have a wonderful evening and I will see you on your page.

Frederic Parker April 1, 2017 at 12:45 PM an enchanted moment expressed with its own eloquence dear poet Lisa Ricci April 2, 2017 at 12:56 AM Hello Frederic. Good Morning. Thank you very much. Your generosity is so appreciated by me. I never take reviews or words lightly. I'm pleased you enjoyed this entry. It truly was a special moment. Enjoy the morning.

Anne-Lise Andresen April 1, 2017 at 11:50 AM - Lisa, a peaceful moment with heart, soul and dance in the moon light beauty - Beautifully written :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Lisa Ricci April 2, 2017 at 12:54 AM Good Morning Anne. Thank you again for such a graceful and generous review. I'm pleased you enjoyed the entry and my efforts to describe such a beautiful moment and scene. Have a wonderful morning and day. May we all be blessed to witness something special even once.

Doug Vinson April 1, 2017 at 11:39 AM Lisa, I got chills when I read the title - I *knew* this one would be good. You are a gentle, open, giving, loving soul, and I am touched. "never again will this moment appear" !! Yes, and the recognition and appreciation of that greatly adds to our lives. Lisa Ricci April 2, 2017 at 12:53 AM Doug Doug Doug. Wow. Words can not express my appreciation for such a review intake and commentary. I am speechless. It is my hope that my work and entry are deserving of it all. It truly was a special and a one in a million moment to witness and experience. I am blessed to have been there at that very moment especially too when the music was playing softly in the background. Have a wonderful morning and day and I will see you on your page. Thank you ever so much once again Doug. Honestly.

White Wolf March 31, 2017 at 6:43 PM Lo and behold, and it was held! From this I can tell that you were obviously a nurse, and therefore would have witnessed many different occurrences in your time. Such a pleasure to read this on this sunny morning! Lisa Ricci April 1, 2017 at 5:50 AM Good Morning White Wolf. Well now, lets see, am I or am I not. I won't tell. (ha ha). Thank you for such a wonderful intake and review. Honestly. Always is it a pleasure to see your name appear. Have a wonderful day and I will see you on your page.

Chris Green March 31, 2017 at 5:51 PM Lisa, oh my, you have painted a serene evening scene in soft glowing colors that waft upon my eyes and my mind as I read this afternoon. Like a lullaby your words soothe and comfort in quiet melodic breaths as the reader becomes one with the poetic setting. This was as enchanting as it was amazing. Beautifully crafted my friend. Lisa Ricci March 31, 2017 at 5:55 PM Dear Chris. Thank you ever so much. I was just about to close the computer for the night but glad I was able to see this review. You have no idea of the beauty I witnessed. I feel blessed. The lighting only from outside the window the only sound of the song "to where you are" playing softly in the background. There are no words as to its beauty. I wanted to stay forever but I couldn't because I had to complete my rounds. Thank you for such a beautiful review to enhance this entry. Honestly Chris. Have a wonderful night as well.