Ode To the Lunula

O fountain of knowledge
crescent moon of 
compassion

outpost of fortune
and failure,
your watchful eye
has seen a million heartbeats
flood the river
of life

steadfast, your window
to the soul survives
pitched battles
amidst loss,
and triumphs
course
correction

I take your hand in
mine and gently trace

the outline of
your life

far from your heart,
you speak of
floods and
rivers of
delight

the sweetest songs I 
hear you sing

and sadness belies
your colored rings

my wish for you
flows in my veins

to shine your
light,
forever
bright


09/09/17
2:19pm
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Thomas Avatar
December 15, 2017 at 9:03 PM
I can honestly say I would never have thought I'd ever read a poem on this topic lol! You have taken something never given a second thought, unless a hammer is involved, and made an amazing poem!
Goff Avatar
December 15, 2017 at 9:10 PM
Thank you SOTP...a poets work uncovers the un-said magic of life
Vaso Avatar
October 16, 2017 at 10:16 PM
This is brilliant, poetry with depth, it is writing about the obscure that make one a poet!
Goff Avatar
October 16, 2017 at 10:29 PM
Thank you Arthur! you channeled my thoughts accurately...having ...never...heard of a poem reflecting the visual canary on our fingertips...I found the joy of writing such an obscure poem!
One Avatar
September 15, 2017 at 10:19 AM
This is excellent, love the way you write.. A little like my simple musings..
Goff Avatar
September 15, 2017 at 2:38 PM
Thank you SO! sometimes obscure, overlooked subjects catch my muse!
Palmer Avatar
September 12, 2017 at 7:24 PM
great write James,,,see your poetry is shining brightly as always,,,just posted a new poem,,,been busy for awhile,,,but guess who is back
Goff Avatar
September 12, 2017 at 8:33 PM
Good to see you, my friend! On my way to your work!
Smith Avatar
September 11, 2017 at 4:36 PM
Wow James, such an amazing piece...so soft and beautiful
Goff Avatar
September 11, 2017 at 7:52 PM
Thanks so much! Tim!
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