Underneath the Moonlit Sky

When the egg yolk sun vanishes away
And the crimson of heaven begins to decay

Moon ascends to the throne of sky 
Now fully mature, she is using her strength to untie 

Fairies constrained in space by cosmic power___
Finally free, they all take out their wands in delight 

Silver fibers spring out from those wands
And cover like a magical shield, the whole wide world 

They reaches the Earth and the silvery shield remains intact 
Which brings to life even the dormant creatures of the Earth 

Earth's inhabitants welcome the ethereal beings, 
And In the best possible way, do their biddings

Wind blows through woods to play the music along
The Leaves which sing the most bewitching song

Flowers unleash all their Aromas
Awakening the fireflies from their fortnight coma

But Sea is cold to them like Neptune 
For she is in love only with the Moon

And she will dance for the queen of Night
Like a mad maiden in a very huge gown

She rises and falls, rises and falls... oddly 
Struggling to somehow abandon her body

To enter the spirit world and to embrace____
The Moon just like matter sucked by black hole in space

So, she dances furiously in complete ecstasy
And never gets tired even for once

In the silver cold magical light
I too watch the show as a spectator, but silent 
And my heart gets filled with magic and joy

It goes on and on until the Dawn
turns the silver dark to Crimson again

Horizon ignites... 
Moon becomes invisible to sights 
Fairies are called back
And the sea finally halts...! 
                       __________________
(Paghunda Zahid 
July 31st, 2020)

(placed 1st 
in COMPLETELY YOUR CHOICE (10)any form any theme, sponsored by: Brian Strand)

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020



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Date: 9/17/2020 6:58:00 AM
Heartiest congratulations for winning with this gem, at last! Thrilled for you, Paghunda:-)
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Paghunda Zahid
Date: 9/17/2020 11:39:00 AM
Thanks :)
Date: 9/17/2020 5:20:00 AM
Sincere congratulations for your win in Brian's contest, Paghunda - wonderful work that was fittingly rewarded! Blessings and best wishes to you and yours, my friend! :o)
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Paghunda Zahid
Date: 9/17/2020 11:38:00 AM
Thank you Barden. Stay blessed
Date: 8/23/2020 6:07:00 AM
You touch hearts Paghunda, you certainly touch mine, your poetry is captivating - blessings my friend, Jennifer.
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Paghunda Zahid
Date: 8/23/2020 10:00:00 AM
I am delighted to know that my poetry touched your heart and that it is captivating. Thank you Jennifer, my words are nothing, it is just the beauty of your mind that adds meaning and magic to my words. I am truly honored.
Date: 8/8/2020 9:20:00 PM
Such a lovely poem. "And she will dance for the queen of night Like a mad maiden in a very huge gown" - this intrigued me.
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Paghunda Zahid
Date: 8/15/2020 3:12:00 PM
Thanks
Date: 8/6/2020 1:34:00 PM
Yours is very striking imagery, Paghunda. Enjoyed your poem. Regards // paul
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Paghunda Zahid
Date: 8/7/2020 2:31:00 PM
Thank you Paul
Date: 8/5/2020 7:50:00 AM
Hi Paghunda, this is such a perfectly written piece, your words painting such vividly beautiful pictures. Excellent work, giving peace to the soul. Have a wonderful Wednesday....Mike.
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Paghunda Zahid
Date: 8/5/2020 12:49:00 PM
Aw thanks Mike. I am glad you enjoyed it.
Date: 8/4/2020 6:56:00 AM
Excellent poetry, Paghunda:-) This would've easily placed had my contest been rhyme!
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Paghunda Zahid
Date: 8/4/2020 6:58:00 AM
Thank you Edward, means a lot... Will try your contest some other day... This poem was first titled as "In the shadow of a full moon", but after seeing your contest, I changed the title, but then I find out that your demand was of free verse. Had I known before, I would have written in free verse where we also have a bigger room to express our thoughts. Thanks anyway :)
Date: 8/2/2020 8:00:00 AM
Your poetry improves all the time...Your descriptive word usage is very good in this poem ... Great poem well written
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Paghunda Zahid
Date: 8/4/2020 6:57:00 AM
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