dare not blink lest I miss the most flirtatious of all crescents reflecting silver strands on my hennaed palms
Tag: moon
against the moon
as though the tide was against the moon's pull she stood her ground in defiance to those who said she never could even gravity bowed before her allowed her to fly, just a little and how, she wondered, when the moon has little of its own how can it exert such a force that whole oceans succumb? ** … Continue reading against the moon
Respect and Honour
There are those who guide beyond teaching Set you free with magical inspiration Respect and honour Those who relate secrets within stories Explaining mysteries of the unknown Respect and honour Those for whom teaching is not a profession But a scorching devotion Respect and honour *** Guru Purnima is day to celebrate those who teach … Continue reading Respect and Honour
hide and seek
the crescent, so slender so delicate, so coy plays hide and seek impishly aware they all await her just a glimpse...
uncertain attention
a poem about seeking attention
own light
I wonder how we would see the stars ~ count the nights anticipate the elusive crescent if the moon had her own light would the owl be as wise if the moon had her own light and the wolf be able to howl each and every night? if the moon had her own light would … Continue reading own light
the power of tranquility
trapped by its calm reflection the sky in sea appears helpless a message for all never underestimate the power of tranquility waves roar and crash though they accept sovereignty of the moon detached, a vision of ease for all the noise of thunder it has not the ability to strike nor to illuminate the heavens … Continue reading the power of tranquility
North of your Soul
Last night, I dreamt. I was in an open field and there was a spoken word poetry performance, the whole audience was involved with impromptu but co-ordinated dance steps. There was only one poem and I loved its title North of your Soul. In fact I was upset that the title was already used, more … Continue reading North of your Soul
Mischief of the Moon
when the mischievous moon taunted from the shadow's edge the sun was reminded that it was merely another star
Shadow of the Moon
For a few moments all hell broke loose when the mighty sun was eclipsed by the shadow of the subservient moon
SONYA KASSAM 