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Spider Spun Silk

She returns my gaze when I'm too restless to sleep
   a lustrous pearl mounted, deep set in a sapphire sky
I lie awake in my room, papered in spider spun silk
   Slumber is allusive to us tonight; the moon and I

I wonder what thoughts she holds in her heart
   Surely not man's doctrine of trivial pragmatism
Not by the one who rules the tide's ebb and flow
   Her mellow glow is a healing ointment of chrism

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Darlene De Beaulieu June 6, 2018 at 12:58 PM Hello Lin Lang, i do not like spiders they creep me out. have a nice day my friend. Lin Lane June 7, 2018 at 4:25 AM I'm sure they think the same thing about humans. It's Lane. do lang do lang do lang

Connie Marcum Wong June 1, 2018 at 4:08 AM I cannot resist poems about the moon when they are this masterful Lin! Luna soothes and sympathizes in the lonely night shedding her luminous light, feelings I share. This poem is awe inspiring Lin and it is going into my faves! xxoo Lin Lane June 1, 2018 at 11:51 AM Your comment was balm to me today, Connie. Thank you for the many compliments you've given my poetry...moon related or not. Mahalo, dear friend.

Sunlite Wanter May 28, 2018 at 10:42 AM Oh, I love this. So mystical to me. I wish I had a window seat like your picture - I would use those restless nights to look at the moon. A favorite. Lin Lane May 28, 2018 at 11:45 AM I agree, and a telescope to feel closer to the stars. Thanks, Sun.

Winged Warrior May 15, 2018 at 10:42 PM Your poems are of moonlight glow Laney...very enchanting my friend...love and light...^WW^ Lin Lane May 17, 2018 at 4:54 AM Thank you for a light in the dark comment, WW.

John Gondolf May 13, 2018 at 7:44 PM These’s something magical about gazing at the moon and it can have a very calming affect on our spirit. Another very lovely poem, Lin, enjoyed reading it. Lin Lane May 14, 2018 at 5:43 AM Yes there is, John. Thank you, as always, for your gracious thoughts on my moonlit reverie.

Tom Cunningham May 13, 2018 at 1:39 PM Lovely description of the moon, a lustrous pearl. How often I gaze at it, its a facinating heavenely body. A we'll written verse Lin. Tom. Lin Lane May 13, 2018 at 1:43 PM Thank you very kindly for your thoughts, Tom

Line Gauthier May 12, 2018 at 6:20 PM Wow, a FAVE in my books. Purely divine inspiration, Lin. Awesome. Lin Lane May 13, 2018 at 5:30 AM Thank you ever so much for your thoughts, Line. They're appreciated.

Daniel Turner May 12, 2018 at 5:45 PM Not sure exactly what it is but the moon seems to have mystical powers. I've caught myself lost in it's gaze many a night. I love your poem, Lin. I hope you have a Happy Mother's Day, Lin:) Lin Lane May 13, 2018 at 5:29 AM She is hypnotic and linked to so many wonderful thoughts. Thanks a lot, Danny, for the kind remarks and the well wishes.

Chris Green May 12, 2018 at 5:23 PM This was enchantingly beautiful Lin. I really enjoyed this poem. So beautiful Lin Lane May 13, 2018 at 5:28 AM Thank you so much, Chris. It's great to hear from you.

Jan Allison May 12, 2018 at 3:34 PM Lin your imagery is amazing from start to finish and I adore the wall papered in spider spun silk and both the moon and the writer being awake - adding this gem to my vaes:-) hugs Jan xx Lin Lane May 13, 2018 at 5:27 AM Oh what generous comments you've given this one, Jan. Thank you very much.