John Heck Poet Lyric

Nocturnal Silence

I watched a lone frill -
flitter 'neath a crescent moon.
  A chasse quite brief;
  a waltz concluding too soon.

Dusk's nocturnal breath
whirls a foliferous heart.
  A ron de jame leap
  reinvents classical art.

The plume flits and floats
beyond a stilled rivulet - 
  one rebel osprey
  escaping Swan Lake's ballet.

Tchaikovsky's cygni 
are enchanted and enrapt;
  as a chaste quill sleeps
  'pon the brim of vesper's cap.

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Poet Destroyer A April 13, 2013 at 9:58 PM John, a very nice and awesome poem. Congratulations with your Featured Poem of the week :-). Take care, and enjoy the new week coming up. Always & Forever! GOODNIGHT **LINDA**

Kristin Reynolds December 23, 2008 at 2:33 AM Hey there, buuuuuddy! (channeling my inner Paulie shore, there)lol so? Still into doing that contest together? I am wondering, as I'm anzious to start another one. :) I seem to be a contest junkie. Let me know! Love, me :)

Cayetano Young September 8, 2008 at 7:08 PM thought provoking. distinct as ever. always, Gino

Sara Lokken September 8, 2008 at 4:21 PM Beautiful and enchanting work. The flow and metaphor was amazing. You are still very gifted---you haven't lost your touch. Keep writing, Sara

Elaine George September 8, 2008 at 11:53 AM Breathtakingly beautiful.! Your writing is completly unique !. Love, Lainie

Deneen White September 4, 2008 at 4:12 PM I love the way this write is is so fluid, ansd I love the metaphors in this write, take care D-nyce

Michelle Mac Donald August 31, 2008 at 1:09 PM This is brilliant, John. A perfect personification of the night. I'm blown away! So beautifully done!..best to you and yours...love to you, Mikki

Heidie Buys August 30, 2008 at 3:44 PM Wonderful atmosphere and such vivid images. You sure haven't lost your touch. Simply beautiful. Love Heidie

Lucinda Bulger August 29, 2008 at 8:54 PM this is one of the most beutiful pieces I have read. I am marking it as a favorite.. thanks so much for sharing!

Kristin Reynolds August 29, 2008 at 3:44 AM Wow. The images here are crystal clear and crisp, so beautiful, as always, you are a delight to read. Take care, this is a sure winner! Love Kristin

Cayetano Young August 28, 2008 at 5:39 PM Cleverly written as always. Let me know Sir John if you're in your proper condition right now, I've been praying for you since the operation you had. I'm looking forward to your books. I'm pretty sure it'll be a shoo-in. much respect and adoration, GiNo

Carrie Richards August 28, 2008 at 3:39 PM This poem is perfectly performed, like the music of Swan Lake! I can hear it now!!...Carrie

Michael Jordan August 28, 2008 at 3:22 PM John this is a wonderful piece of poetry here - very gifted is all I can say about the poet and the poem - A pleasure to read such fine poetry - God Bless John