Soft Moonlight...A Poem by Ahnjolie McKennaSoft Moonlight... Soft moonlight drapes the mighty oaks in silver finery... Droplets cast from heaven's brow Christens soft the fruitful bough And every silken web endows with purest filigree. ~ Unto this twilight fantasy, a knight didst find his way... Weariness claimed swift his strength, Bidding him to rest at length Upon this ever verdant bank where crystal waters play. ~ Delicate as summer wind, voices rise in unison... Night song drifting sweet and clear Capturing the mortal ear, Whispering, "Thou need not fear of evil in this garden". ~ They move in true fluidity, no ripple do they make... Effortless their movements seem Languid, soft...as of a dream, Impossibility agleam, sweet ladies of the lake. ~ Their eyes reflect the deepest blue of this eternal stage... Flawless skin and darkly tressed, Water beading on white breasts, An image evermore impressed upon enchantment's page. ~ They weave a mist of winter breath, concealing his repose... And from the shadows they shall press, Darkness seeking to undress The sanctity of God's success, and his good faith depose. ~ Yet, evil shall not purchase find upon this questing knight... For his heart is love fine spun, Serving faithfully but one Who shall remain his brilliant sun, despite absence of light. ~ Upon this earthen bed he lay, bare skin soft grasses score... His warmth, like sweetest pleasure blooms As they breathe deep of his perfume, Whilst every nuance they consume...and greedily seek more. ~ Casting off the sleepy shroud that Morpheus doth favour... Dreaminess and truth enmesh Glistening and dewy fresh, Angel's given fairest flesh to cause his voice to waver. ~ In wonderment at water's edge, he reaches out to them... Gazing as they gently glide Through the lilies, to his side, Absent of all worldly pride and lovely as a poem. ~ With but a touch, all sweet sensation was made known to him... Twinkling brightly as it poured, Plucking soft a vibrant chord, Flooding swift this mortal's blood for the beauteous seraphim. ~ Their voices drift melodious unto his willing ear... Forming doubt into belief, Bending fear into relief, Unguarded hearts waiting a thief to teach them love sincere. ~ His body slips into cool water, led by questing hands... But his thoughts are of his love, As he fights to rise above The pleasure he is servant of and his weakness demands. ~ Their kisses hold the breath of life and by them he is fed... As he spirals ever deep, Bound in arms that wish to keep The secret of his dreamless sleep, in this their watery bed. ~ The silken silence cradles him, though he fights to be freed... Letting loose a flood of tears, Anguish that no mortal hears, Muted suppression of his fears as they begin to seed. ~ Within a lover's soulful cry, this knight didst fair exclaim... Issued softly as a plea, Growing with intensity, Until the waters fairly bleed his sweet beloved's name. ~ As sudden as he was enticed, so was his prompt release... Arcing as a bird in flight, Bursting through the surface light, His gasping breath begging respite, of this his last caprice. ~ Within these faerie-laden woods, his puzzled mind doth ache... Everything that went amiss From the time their eyes met his, He shall not remember this...the ladies of the lake. ~ From deep within their hidden realm, they watch him then depart... Confident that there shall be Other knight's as brave as he, Swift to enchant and shall not flee, the secrets they impart.
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Added on August 18, 2018Last Updated on August 20, 2018 AuthorAhnjolie McKennaSt. Ives, United KingdomAboutSmiling...I am incredibly ordinary...but I absolutely love words. Nothing is as powerful or as magical as words that are creatively banded together to convey a specific message to one...or everyone. .. more..Writing
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