Mystery of Clair De Lune

While the city rests under the velvet of skyline ,
I lie awake to trace a highway of clouds
trailing against a lunar pageant,
as evening shadows alter different time zones 
throughout the universe's frame-- 
while ambrosial rawness enters my pores
from the fondle of this waxing red-ball.

Oh Clair de Lune...there is something mysterious
about your portrait of near midnight: amiable...
dangerous, and carnal ; just ripe for my heart
to listen as nocturnal larks trill a serenade--
each note ready to multiply into hundreds
of minutes; that such orb's mystery remains
unanswered by all creatures anticipating 
a new moon's rhapsody gradually simmering
like your allured chant which flames
upon lovers' clandestine rendezvous.





For Craig Cornish: Claire De Lune
Revised, new poem    8/7/2018
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Marcum Wong Avatar
August 18, 2018 at 6:28 PM
A gorgeous winning poem Nette! Congratulations on your wonderful placement! : )
Cornish Avatar
August 18, 2018 at 1:56 PM
Hi Dear Nette, there is nothing that you write that is average and this is no exception. There's always something to learn and enjoy within your thoughts.
Gentry Avatar
August 18, 2018 at 7:29 AM
Congratulations on your win. Well done!
Sinha-Roy Avatar
August 17, 2018 at 2:04 AM
Congratulations on your nice win, Nette.
Wigley Avatar
August 17, 2018 at 1:37 AM
A lovely piece, nette, congrats! Viv x
Richards Avatar
August 16, 2018 at 7:46 PM
Your musical poetry always strikes a chord of the unusual.....the beautiful place that brilliantly holds mystery! What a lovely take on the contest, Nette! Congratulations ....you never fail to please the reader :)
Gauthier Avatar
August 16, 2018 at 6:28 PM
Lovely, nette. Congrats on your well deserved win.
Callus Avatar
August 8, 2018 at 12:23 PM
Wow! Your take on the 'Clair de Lune' is excellent, Nette! Surely inspired by the allure and beauty of a blushing moon, you combine passion, romance and mystery. In my eyes...a top winner. Hugs // paul
Smith Avatar
August 8, 2018 at 10:28 AM
Beautiful mysteries un-veiled, excellent entry Dear Nette...
Daniel Avatar
August 8, 2018 at 8:03 AM
Truly wonderful and deep poetry, Nette:)
Horsman Avatar
August 7, 2018 at 3:24 PM
Wow, One amazing entry in to craig's contest. A piece of truly poetic poetry.
Vaso Avatar
August 7, 2018 at 12:52 AM
I am often at a loss for words, sometimes I just enjoy the flow and lines like a fine wine!
Marty Avatar
August 6, 2018 at 5:54 PM
The moon personified gives this brilliant work its own sultry story hands down. What an ending!
Pandit Avatar
August 6, 2018 at 4:17 PM
Beautiful, scenic, passionate, romantic..all in one..well done, nette.
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