Reflections of a Wandering Mind

Wain moon waits
Silver cloud
Pillowed head,
Dreams, dreamed,
The sun awakes
Silent mind listens
Lipless whistles,
Dance leaves dance,
Crayon rainbow
Melting pot spilt,
Burnt sugar in Maple flavor,
Dipped in morning dew
Fingers linger
Warm rays caress
Mid-day,
Lost twilight mage
Magic glitter drips
Lengthened shadows, smell of earth
Time stream,
Flows
Eve of tomorrow
Purple fire
Darkness awaits
Cyclops sky
Where he hides
The mind’s eye
Face of the moon,
Blinks indifference


02/01/2018
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Andresen Avatar
February 7, 2018 at 1:33 PM
- I find the beauty in your lines   ... let your thoughts fly, James :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Inman Avatar
February 7, 2018 at 3:50 PM
What a sweet comment Anne-Lise. Thank you.
Dietrich Avatar
February 6, 2018 at 5:48 PM
It's really cool the way the poem itself "wanders" with the short lines and the great imagery. Very nice one, Ralph.
Inman Avatar
February 6, 2018 at 9:05 PM
Thanks Andrea, latest, yes, greatest, I hope not. It is actually about the sun traversing an ever changing sky through a day from sunrise till dusk, how in early morning the moon casts silver highlights onto the soft clouds as they melt in a rainbow of colors like the crayons melting into a burnt caramel as the sun rises which warms the earth causing the breeze to blow through trees. Then by mid-day the magic of night is gone and the rain falls creating a musky fragrance of dirt amongst the growing shadows, but time never stops and the purple ending of a beautiful sunset gives way to the indifferent moon. Too much explanation, I know.
Gauthier Avatar
February 1, 2018 at 8:39 AM
A delightfully charming read. Much enjoyed, James.
Inman Avatar
February 1, 2018 at 9:26 AM
Hi Line, thank you.
Michael Avatar
February 1, 2018 at 6:49 AM
Lots of imagery...enjoyed the view...All the best James
Inman Avatar
February 1, 2018 at 6:53 AM
Thanks for the visit Arturo.
One Avatar
February 1, 2018 at 6:49 AM
Now that is some wandering mind, my mind is also the same.. deep poem..
Inman Avatar
February 1, 2018 at 6:57 AM
Thank you Silent One. Written while my mind was still half asleep before life crowded back in to it.
Pandit Avatar
February 1, 2018 at 6:24 AM
Effective write..I see the imagery of a wandering mind..well written reflections, James.
Inman Avatar
February 1, 2018 at 6:52 AM
Thank you Vijay. My reflection of a lazy day.
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