Optical Illusion

My slumbered eyes in endless night hours
make shady groves of translucent memories. 
Outlining  contour of crescent moon, 
dark figures meander my muffled thoughts. 

The starry sky suddenly changes
from turquoise blue  to champagne color .
Half in light, half in shadow, in a  mystic mirror
two souls in grandeur, play roles of a lover.
Enthralled in a universe of rosy clouds 
elated ripples cascade passion in their blood.
As strong hands grip in gentle touch of kiss,
in silent whispers they meld in each other.
Silhouettes of sculpted poise, they both pose
a splendid spectacle , a magic in moonrise.
a soft satin dream , a frolick in whirlwind
where white light romances shrouds of dark. 
A waning moon peeps in its smiling meniscus 
as their moments of fantasy dissolves in surreal.

And then.. greyish gloom breaks into dawn...
My eyes all consumed in your eclipse
lingering lullabies on edges of my lips.
I just saw something that isn't ever there 
 It's just an Optical Illusion of You and Me .





Dated 19th January 2020


Sponsor	Brenda Chiri
Contest Name	Picture Prompt
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Chiri Avatar
January 28, 2020 at 12:38 AM
Thank you for entering and congrats on your HM!;)
Somadas Avatar
January 22, 2020 at 2:49 AM
A waning moon peeps in its smiling meniscus..Beautiful lines as usual.. Great entry in the contest.. Good luck..
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 18, 2020 at 11:21 PM
Surreal...a perfect word to convey the image of those lovers. Your entry is a mystic beauty Debjani. I loved all of the mesmerizing imagery of their journey. I hope this is a top winner for you my friend. xxoo
Mitra Avatar
January 19, 2020 at 7:10 PM
You are always so sincere to encourage ,..Thanks dear friend
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