Notes About The Poem

Something Shines - Immense

When imagination soars, 
and fills our hearts with wonder,
we follow, high  over a star filled universe
We fall into that  half forgotten, chamber where 
leaf-entwined our memory speaks to us
in a small voice that only we can hear.

It whispers of all these shining things, 
a mermaid’s flashing tail, her rainbow fins, 
a fairies wings, stitched  by gossamer to autumn winds.

We sense the mystery of why they’re laid away
Even the most ordinary  is welcomed
against  a poet’s biggest fear -
to search this darkened place-
and find- nothing here.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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George Avatar
December 26, 2022 at 7:54 AM
Imagination and inspiration are a poet's greatest assets. When we have them as companions, we soar and ramble over starlit skies. With their loss, we fall into darkness unable to find anything ! An unhappy situation is powerfully hinted at Suzanne.
Delaney Avatar
December 26, 2022 at 8:04 AM
Thanks Valsa for you thoughtful comment. We all make sense of the world through our imagination some more vividly than others. Wishing you endless inspiration. SuZ
Watt Avatar
September 24, 2022 at 4:08 PM
SuZ, that is a dreaded moment indeed. Let's keep hoping we can continue walking underneath its illuminating beacon. Nice write - John
Delaney Avatar
December 26, 2022 at 8:02 AM
A late but heartfelt thank you for your visit to this poem John: I hope your inspiration continues to shine immense: SuZ
Fowler Avatar
September 23, 2022 at 7:11 AM
Loss of imagination would be a terrible thing...how boring and gray. Love this poem!
Delaney Avatar
September 24, 2022 at 4:09 AM
I agree, Linda Alice: I think it is also the seat of optimism.
Faulkner Avatar
September 21, 2022 at 9:12 PM
Imagination is so precious, and welcomed against the dear fear of not finding that elusive inspiration, very colorful and alive~
Delaney Avatar
September 22, 2022 at 6:17 AM
Thanks Michelle. You understand. SuZ
Maverick Avatar
September 19, 2022 at 11:11 PM
Hello Suzanne, searching a darkened place and Nothing to find..' a disconcerting thought.) We shall just have to bring our own flashlights Then we will bring something, rather than be Subject to the nothing.' Does that make sense To you.? Anyway enjoyed reading today.!
Delaney Avatar
September 21, 2022 at 2:31 PM
Yes Joe: flashlights are a good suggestion. A little light on the subject. lol.
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