Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Poet Verse

Syzygy

Skies align
      moon, sun, and earth
              below
                  eternity.

                  Come,  calls joyous night,
                      rise from dreams.


                             (Oh, I  
                                    wish I were
                                       weightless!)


                       In silver,
                     I am found 
             as heaven parts clouds, 

 and a perigee moon
       p  u  l  l  s 
 me closer        to dance.
   
  


Written 6/3/20
for Edward Ibeh's Yalto Poetry Contest 2
Title - Syzygy

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Sam Kauffman June 8, 2020 at 12:46 PM What a joyful "dance" you have created Rhonda! Congratulations on your first place win. Rhonda Johnson-Saunders June 9, 2020 at 11:28 PM Thank you, Sam, very kind of you! :) Rhonda xx

Aditi Mishra June 8, 2020 at 7:20 AM Back to congratulate you on your win Rhonda :) Much love. Rhonda Johnson-Saunders June 9, 2020 at 11:27 PM Thank you again, Aditi! I'm grateful for your kindness. Rhonda xx

Beata Agustin June 8, 2020 at 4:56 AM Wow! Congrats! Poetically "syzygystic" indeed! God bless you. Rhonda Johnson-Saunders June 9, 2020 at 11:26 PM Thanks, Beata! God bless you, too, Rhonda xx

Connie Marcum Wong June 7, 2020 at 11:54 PM I love you entry Rhonda....nature blending with romance sings the melody of night to dance away. Beautiful! Congratulations on your top win. Blessings xxoo Rhonda Johnson-Saunders June 9, 2020 at 11:24 PM Thank you. Connie! The yalto is quite a challenge for me. :) Rhonda xx

Andrea Dietrich June 7, 2020 at 2:50 PM Yowza. I love this and the way that you divided up into its segments. WAy to go, with that great win, Rhonda. Congratulations. Rhonda Johnson-Saunders June 9, 2020 at 11:23 PM Thanks, Andrea! The yalto is challenging for me. I think I rewrote this one at least 5 times. :) Rhonda xx

Anne-Lise Andresen June 7, 2020 at 1:49 PM - Congratulations on a great first place in the contest, Rhonda - "Oh, I wish I were weightless" :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Rhonda Johnson-Saunders June 9, 2020 at 11:21 PM Thank you, Anne-Lise! Hugs to you, Rhonda

Edward Ibeh June 7, 2020 at 6:23 AM In a word, magical! This Yalto is just beautiful, Rhonda:-) Congratulations on your first place win! Rhonda Johnson-Saunders June 9, 2020 at 11:20 PM Thank you, Edward, for the placement and the inspiration. I'm truly honored, and I enjoy writing in the form. It's a fun challenge! Blessings, Rhonda xx

John Watt June 4, 2020 at 11:24 PM So dreamy in your nighttime celestial imagery. Love the pic too. Best wishes in the Yalto contest, Rhonda! Rhonda Johnson-Saunders June 4, 2020 at 11:35 PM Thanks, John. I find the forms with strict syllable counts challenging, but at least I got to learn something new. I had never heard of syzygy before. xx Rhonda

Gershon Wolf June 4, 2020 at 10:40 PM I have no clue as to what 'yalto' is or the title either, but once reading the poem, I felt both weightless and speechless. Fine lines, Rhonda! :) Gershon Rhonda Johnson-Saunders June 4, 2020 at 11:32 PM Thanks for the visit, GW, and don't feel bad. I had no idea until I wrote this poem for the yalto contest. Syzygy is when the earth, moon and sun align , although the term can apply to other planets and orbs aligning. xx Rhonda

Tom Cunningham June 4, 2020 at 11:46 AM The title caught my eye Rhonda, Love anything to do with space. Well written. Tom Rhonda Johnson-Saunders June 4, 2020 at 11:24 PM Thank you, Tom! I think you're one of the very few who knows the meaning of syzygy. I had to look it up, myself. xx Rhonda

Vijay Pandit June 4, 2020 at 6:47 AM Simply awesome articulation, Rhoda. Rhonda Johnson-Saunders June 4, 2020 at 11:19 PM Thank you so much, Vijay! xx Rhonda

Aditi Mishra June 4, 2020 at 5:16 AM Soothing words in a melodious rhythm Rhonda. Best wishes :) Rhonda Johnson-Saunders June 4, 2020 at 11:18 PM Thank you, Aditi! xx Rhonda

JC Brul June 4, 2020 at 1:00 AM Oh, wow! What a treasure I found! Goodluck for the win..To my faves... Rhonda Johnson-Saunders June 4, 2020 at 11:17 PM Thanks for the visit and the fave, JCB. I'm honored! xx Rhonda