Symphony Number 2 -

Life greeted Death
with an epoch
from the depths of dusk
with a dawn,

the sun rose lucid
with it's soft spotted infant rose
now awake,
hanging heavily harnessed
in the steaming swaying sky,

the sun's aura 
lit the sands of the silent Sahara
liked an aged ocean of butterscotch beauty,
and the starch strung clouds
maneuvored like vanilla lace
avalanching outward
kissing the hips of the woven horizon,

my sight probed to ponder
the powdered blue glow
of the desperate distance,
where the shadows
of the dune's palms
insult the posture
of the ivory sanctuary
that sat balanced for sake of Bethlahem,

I sat megerly meditating,
watching the subtle creases
in the Meditterraniean Sea absorb the sliced brass shingles
that weave the waters wealthy,

as the morning properly transcended Westward
manipulating nature's maturity
by rambling roughly to the seas
for wandering waves of bolted blooms of blue
for the twinkle of a jewel
which sits on a stool as a star
as far as North,
soon the violet velocity of night
approached the set,
electrifying the ending day,
and the Sister of the Sun
landed on the sky's chest
like a sheild on a knight,

as I listened lightly
the Moon politely announced,that evening is back to stack
the black symphony -

J.A.B.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Windle Avatar
June 8, 2017 at 12:59 AM
wonderful work and imagery you have a real talent my friend love the wandering waves of bolted blooms of blue keep up the good work
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June 8, 2017 at 5:27 PM
This poem really does dance to an ancient poetic pulse...from the moment that I composed this poem I've been enthralled by it's contemplative color Nicholas, thank you...J.A.B.
Wesley Avatar
September 14, 2012 at 8:49 AM
A day with Justin is truly an experience. I read some electrifying phrasing that ignites my imagination. Just had to read it again so way to go!
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September 15, 2012 at 11:13 PM
Thank you my friend, your work does the same for me - your encouragement is priceless for me Liz! You are one of the best poetesses in the world - J.A.B. %
Wesley Avatar
August 30, 2012 at 8:01 AM
How I love to read words that push reality to new heights; that set the mind awhirl with stunning imagery and feed emotions in a way that words can only do. I can tell you have a love affair with words Justin and you express that love so beautifully. Elizabeth
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August 30, 2012 at 1:59 PM
Elizabeth, you offer praise that is capable of fulfulling my poetic carreer! I need to create expression for my expeience,beliefs, and love of Life,respecting our language, and trusting in this Craft allows me to accomplish that - thank you - J.A.B. %
Breidenthal Avatar
August 24, 2012 at 10:01 PM
Crap...I already came back to this one. Oh well... I LOVE IT!! :D Always, Laura
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August 27, 2012 at 2:23 PM
Come back anytime Laura - Thanks for the double love - J.A.B. %
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August 20, 2012 at 8:29 PM
Had to come back to this one. I'm not one for interpreted poems correctly, but what I read is just captivating and awesome. I suppose everyone interprets them differently. Whatever inspired you... truly a fantastic poem. Always, Laura
Bordner Avatar
August 27, 2012 at 2:25 PM
This piece just flew in from the cosmos and tickled my brain with a soft feather of God glow - Thank You - J.A.B.
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August 20, 2012 at 8:29 PM
interpreting*
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August 18, 2012 at 9:17 PM
This amazing poem filled my mind with such vivid imagery. Absolutely stunning work here. Nicely done. Always, Laura
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August 19, 2012 at 11:41 AM
Thanks for being receptive to the magic of poetry Laura - your praise is humbling, thank you - J.A.B.
Wesley Avatar
August 12, 2012 at 9:29 AM
OOOH! Such a trip you take me on in this wealth of descriptive euphoria. So many great verbs to give an amzing life to this wonder. Just amazing my friend! :)
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August 13, 2012 at 8:19 PM
Elizabeth, to move a poetess of your caliber is a great reward - J.A.B. %
Mac Donald Avatar
August 7, 2012 at 2:38 PM
Blown away by the imagery and metaphors in this write, Justin! You've given another personality to the moon, now the quiet musician. I can't hear the music, though I do feel it in this piece.:) It feels deep and low, like the drone of some fantastical pipe. Love this, Justin!! Best wishes, Mikki
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August 7, 2012 at 6:30 PM
Yeah Mikki, your ears are tuned real nice! Thanks for another elegant response my friend - J.A.B. %
Susan Avatar
August 6, 2012 at 11:21 AM
nice use of colors in this - love "black symphony" :)
Bordner Avatar
August 7, 2012 at 6:27 PM
So glad you enjoyed the spectrum Susan - night life - J.A.B.
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August 3, 2012 at 11:03 PM
A remarkable touch life has over death... Justin, i love the way you extend the epic tune ... Thank you for always keeping me on mind, when your on the soup.. At least this is giving me reasons to log on... I'm trying to write right now.. But, i can't find the feel. I really miss writing.. :-(.. sorry to share that with you..xox~PD
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August 4, 2012 at 12:05 PM
You warm my heart immeasurably PD. - the honor is mine my Sphinx - trust the search PD. - your respite affords me the luxury of consuming your earlier masterpieces! J.A.B.
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