Ruffled By the Moon

Ebony inks the emptiness of space, highlighting the stars that adorn the night. And as Luna rises to take Her place day's shifting shadows morph into twilight: as the moon and sun attempt to embrace. Dusk dons a sequined, ethereal shawl, as distant stars twinkle in the darkness. And the sound of a chirping cricket's call, breaks the silence imposed by dusk's starkness: its lone serenade; heralding nightfall. Shadows surrender their shape to the night; like rippling ribbons ruffled by the moon. And playing hide and seek with Luna's light; they get haphazardly scattered and strewn, stretching and shrinking in and out of sight. Dawn's first light pierces the night's ebon heart, thrusting through its impenetrable shield. And fragmented silhouettes fall apart as darkness capitulates, forced to yield to the sun, as a new day gets its start.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Daniel Avatar
July 23, 2023 at 6:50 AM
A wonderful poem on the beauty of the night sky, Emile:)
Pinet Avatar
July 23, 2023 at 8:08 AM
Thanks, Joanna; as always, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.
Agustin Avatar
September 30, 2021 at 2:50 AM
Wow! Thanks for sharing this... exposing the might of light so wondrously through your awesome poetic style. God bless you.
Pinet Avatar
September 30, 2021 at 6:27 AM
Thanks, Beata, as always, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.
Idudje Avatar
May 16, 2020 at 2:11 AM
Awesomely Engraved Congratulated Fecilitated Bravo Your First Place win
Pinet Avatar
May 16, 2020 at 7:42 AM
Thanks Gideon, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.
Sergi Avatar
May 14, 2020 at 6:14 PM
A beautiful description of light from GREt poem form. My compliments !
Pinet Avatar
May 14, 2020 at 6:22 PM
Thank you Ralph, i appreciate it my friend, Emile.
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