Under the Moon

My mind’s eye preoccupation,
I am captive to my guiding light,
the source of all my equivocal  influences.

Erik Satie under the moon,
Shadowy contours
against a nocturnal silver sky,  
my subliminal ambient impressionism.

I am walking a shrouded path,
trudging  through murky ponds
where I find the silhouette 
of cattails swaying against the moon.

Here, I inhale 
the night wind bouquet 
from which the violet violins 
play through all my dreams.

Published: PS: It's Still Poetry January 2022
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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De Beaulieu Avatar
November 11, 2020 at 3:01 PM
Hello Thomas Wells, you made me feel Like I walked this path with you. Enjoy your evening my friend.
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November 12, 2020 at 11:41 AM
Hello Thomas, I do think there is magic in the airas we walk the path together. Enjoy your day my friend.
Wells Avatar
November 11, 2020 at 7:14 PM
Thank you Darlene! Surely there would be such magic in the air, as we walked this path together. Have a wonderful evening.
Babu Avatar
June 19, 2020 at 2:03 AM
A very deep and passionate poem
Wells Avatar
October 8, 2020 at 4:32 PM
Thank you Parvanendu! Be well good friend.
Marcum Wong Avatar
June 18, 2020 at 5:06 AM
The moon always enchants with her air of mystery. I loved the way you ended this wonderful poem Thomas. xxoo
Wells Avatar
June 18, 2020 at 1:13 PM
Thank you so much, Connie! Have a great day. Shalom and paz. xxoo
De Beaulieu Avatar
June 16, 2020 at 5:40 PM
Hello Thomas Wells, I felt like i was there enjoying all this under the moon Have a nice evening my friend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
June 17, 2020 at 10:19 AM
Hello Thomas Wells, a beautiful day here with sunshine.Enjoy your day my friend.
Wells Avatar
June 16, 2020 at 6:04 PM
Thanks Darlene! Enjoy your evening. :-)
Zahid Avatar
June 15, 2020 at 1:29 PM
Great Imagery Thomas!
Wells Avatar
June 15, 2020 at 3:08 PM
Thank you Paghunda! You just made my day a little brighter! :-)
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