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Soft Whispers of Light

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We sit in the boat watching the lake meet the moon with such grace, as if the two of them were so enchanted by this eternal dance that they barely notice the mountains. The deep hue of the lake becomes the poetic song of the night that plays upon its wind-dancing ripples. With eyes upward, we watch the stars and moonbeams slowly appear in the darkening sky. moonbeams come, greet our eyes lift head and heart heavenwards to sky comforting moonbeams surround carry them home in a jar moonbeams come soft whispers of light, runways in starry night bright pathways upon which dreams take flight

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Charlotte Puddifoot

Date: 11/10/2023 2:47:00 PM

this is so dreamily beautiful..i like the idea of carrying moonbeams home in a jar..thanks for your kind comment on my work, you have a nice evening too :)

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 11/10/2023 3:30:00 PM

thanks for stopping by, Charlotte. I appreciate your taking the time to comment. I used to sit with my dad in his boat imaging (and believing) I could actually catch stardust and moonbeams in a jar and take them home. I was a peculiar little girl at times :-) have a pleasant weekend, Sara

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/10/2023 1:38:00 PM

Ahhh!!! Enjoyable. Thanks for sharing and for stopping by to read my work. Sara K

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 11/10/2023 1:46:00 PM

thanks for your kind words, Ms. Sara. I always appreciate your visits, hugs from the other Sara :-)

Sotto Poet

Date: 11/10/2023 1:09:00 PM

Ah, the charm and seduction of moonbeams! Your poem, Dear Sara, has a mesmerizing force that simply intrigues my spirit and fuels my mind. I found myself seeing the emergence of this magnificent scene with every word. Your command of writing and haibuns is simply unsurpassed, and your haiku are faultless! Blessings dearest friend and poetess.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 11/10/2023 1:45:00 PM

dearest kind Sotto--I agree moonbeams are charming and seductive in a celestial way...as a young girl, I sat in my father's boat with him gathering the moonbeams and stardust in my imagination. :-) I hoped to capture those moments with this poem...so I am, therefore, glad you saw what I was sharing--those moments in time.Thanks for your words of confidence. I'm grateful, dear poet friend. Have a blessed evening, Sara

Joe Dimino

Date: 11/10/2023 12:36:00 PM

Moonbeams are indeed enchanting and romantic. Very nicely said: "carry them home in a jar" with my fireflies -- love it!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 11/10/2023 1:47:00 PM

I'm grateful for your visit, Joe, and for your encouraging words. I'm glad, too, that you liked that particular phrase. As a child I often imagined I could carry them home in a jar. :-) enjoy your evening, Sara

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/10/2023 11:47:00 AM

- Yes, imagine if we could "carry them home in a jar" ... take them out when the evening was heavy and dark ... what a lovely poem, Sara :) - hugs

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 11/10/2023 1:48:00 PM

ahhh, thank you, Anne-Lise. I agree...I wish we could carry them home in a jar. As a child, I thought I could. That would be lovely, wouldn't it? Enjoy your evening, Sara

Susan Ashley

Date: 11/10/2023 9:14:00 AM

Oh the beauty and magic of moonbeams! Dear Sara, the enchantment of your poem enthralls my spirit and imagination. Such vivid verse "runways in starry night" brings me to the center of these splendid moments so lovingly and adoringly experienced and penned. Indeed, your golden pen spills with the allurement of "soft whispers of light". Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 11/10/2023 1:50:00 PM

Susan--your comments were so uplifting. I'm grateful you found the poem enchanting as I recollected childhood moments in my father's boat imagining I could catch stardust and moonbeams in a jar. I'm glad you found the moment splendid and lovely. I cherish your comments, Susan...warm wishes to you as well..have a pleasant evening, Sara

Ink Empress

Date: 11/10/2023 9:14:00 AM

Ah this is so magical! Absolutely gorgeous! I am truly in awe! And this reminds me of how sometimes i watch the moon and the way moon reflects sometimes creating a silvery line of ripples , as well as sometimes how the moon touches the sea line, ah isnt it beautiful? I felt like i saw this scene unfold, as i read your lines. You are so good with prose and haibuns, especially those haiku are just impeccable! Queen you will remain, this is inspiring me to try, a haibun.Thank you for blessn us

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 11/10/2023 1:53:00 PM

thank you, kind Ink, for your confidence-building words. I wrote this poem while thinking back to sitting in my father's boat with him believing I could catch star dust and moonbeams and take them home. I imagine your view by the sea must be breathtaking and inspirational! Thanks for going with me! Thanks for dubbing me Haiku Queen! That's so sweet. Have a great evening, Sara