Changes

 

 

Changes.

 

As light sinks to hibernation the rays of sunset
become fatefully pallid like
faded velvet adorning a battle-vest,
spectacular and mystical changes then muster
unseen for roll-call by spreading
Queen Moon's opal veil over corners of dusk.

 

Her pale crescent glow sprays clouds of misty
non-hue, crushing out scarlet
in cool pearl beams of sheer insistence
over Sol's complexion, bleeds grey on remains
of afternoon warmth with regal
drift and dusts her lunar-flakes over the day.

 

Flamboyant streaks fighting in crimson flight
darken and Sun, now conquered
and weeping red tears is made to retire
as bleeding with wounded pride at losing face
he bows when Moon takes power,
for on tasting ascension she intends reigning

Reviews

[Neville]

Ah' and now I see precisely what the poet means ... and with me bad eye too ... a page to savour slow .. but true........... a little gemnic masterpiece :)

[Fay Slimm]

Smiling with thanks Nev and grateful too for dropping by and leaving this lovely review........

[emmajoy]

' Her pale crescent glow sprays clouds of misty - non-hue, crushing out scarlet - in cool pearl beams of sheer insistence .. '

Such beautiful words - read to self, read aloud. Your poem is full of rich language: how else to describe the sight of two wonderful planets. Cornwall has always birthed the most wonderful look, feel or sound - this is no exception!

[Fay Slimm]

A load of thanks emma for this really encouraging review of Changes - - yes poets and artists have long been inspired by the beauties of Cornwall's coast and clean air - - sometimes at night it is as though the whole heavens are shining with wordless brilliance and then I try to verse what it might be singing.......... so glad you enjoyed the read.

[emmajoy]

I loved the read.. will come back now and again to gently snatch a touch of Cornwall. Do you know Penlea House.. one of my favourite visits when I visit that way!? Take care of yourself, Fay, keep safe. Please.

[Fay Slimm]

I know Penlee House and Museum at Penzance adjoining the Penlee Park and very near where I had a little coffee shop many moons back........ hope this is where you mean emma - it is a magical place and lovely setting -

[emmajoy]

Yessss... has art gallery and patio restaurant?! Always have brought home a copy of one of their permanent display. Last one wasa seated old fisherman, eyes twinkling, mending one of his nets and two young ladies, smiling and watching him, Background of harbour, then that magical Cornish light-filled seascape and sky! Must think about your coffee shop, depends on how many moons ago. Lucky you living there - tho only two counties away!

[Chris Shaw]

Spectacular image Fay and your lines have certainly paid it more than justice. It's not often the moon appears before the sun has said goodnight. I very much admire your word choice here and the colours you have blended into this piece. Nothing to choose between sun and moon normally, they both have their own special brand of magnificence.

Chris

[Fay Slimm]

Your review does my poem proud dear Chris and many thanks for your visit and read -- the sun and the moon deserve personification at times methinks by those with imagination such as writers of nature's wonders........ sending you warmest regards.............. Fay