Superman

Water beneath bridges is always made to move 
below the penumbra of our blessed moon. 
She flows freely through the mouth of its enclave  
taking with her every notion of solidity; 
I stand here firm as a rock watching her pour herself out 
she slows my senses as she extinguishes my 
burning thoughts, and makes me think of  
Superman !
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Eslinger Avatar
October 19, 2023 at 7:49 PM
Vie! A brilliant, MOVING poem. Yes! The poem moves me to recall creeks, rivers, floods in their rushing under bridges, squished running under highway overpasses, more powerful than a stream of trailer trucks. A perception, a metaphor to stop senses & require the point of poetry. Reading brought me all this. Will always alter my view. Great hugs as i return after jim’s long illness. Love, sally
Poet Avatar
October 18, 2023 at 4:29 PM
Your poem is a profound and contemplative masterpiece. Each carefully crafted image leaps off the page and transports me to another world. The line "She slows my senses" captivated my soul and left an indelible mark on my being. It resonated with such intensity that I was momentarily lost in its enchantment. I wish you a delightful evening, filled with inspiration and creativity.
DiMino Avatar
October 18, 2023 at 10:49 AM
Intriguing. They are all linked, the moon the earth the stars representative of man's spiritual feeling development. Superman is where we are sometimes spiritually, and at others times the direction we need to fly. If we can think it, it is a reality on some level of consciousness -- which makes it real. Fascinating write.
Buhagiar Avatar
October 18, 2023 at 9:07 AM
Superman, Wonder Woman, it matters not. The important thing is that your poem is so deep in thought and so wonderful in its imagery. Blessings.
Empress Avatar
October 18, 2023 at 8:16 AM
As always youv woven an intriguing and very poetic write! So well crafted and delivered. Imagery here is magical and i love the descriptive way you’ve written “ penumbra of our blessed moon” such profound thoughts so well articulated! I love this! Everything your write touches my soul and makes me think deep.
One Avatar
October 18, 2023 at 6:02 AM
Love this poem... especially the opening.. I stand here as firm as a rock... nice show of strength... surely supergril?
Jones Avatar
October 18, 2023 at 4:28 AM
Interesting. She would make me think of Wonder Woman. Lol Great poem because thoughts are reflective.
Sharma  Avatar
October 18, 2023 at 4:17 AM
Woah, this is quite an intriguing write dear Rose, I am absolutely loving your wordplay here! The flow of these lines is definitely captivating and especially "below the penumbra of our blessed moon" That's really dreamy, whimsical and mesmeric! A beautiful poem! Enjoyed reading this, have a wonderful day :)
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