To the Moon

One I've been holding on to.

Diminishing Sun rays, softly kiss adieu
as the Sun spirits away to regions unseen;
a lonely cricket begins his song too early
for the moon to hear, its introduction
lost amongst rollicking winds.

The biting chill they bring
signals change is indeed in the air,
and the hopeful cricket sings on,
to the moon. Stars arrive, giving
the most remarkable audience
an artist could ask for.

Boisterous winds find content in gentle stillness,
quieting the rustling grass and gossiping trees;
a charcoal sky with shreds of crimson
provide a backdrop of brilliance. A grand stage
for such a tiny artist.

His song, his beacon of hope, though to the moon,
has found where I hid love away in my heart.
Buried ambitions rocket unfolded desires to the moon;
may they be charming enough to be kept.

For they have done me no good, in this lonesome heart.

Author's Note

Thank you for reading.

Reviews

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

The moon has a mystical affect of awakening things within and the light it sheds softens all around bringing an aura of complete bliss- reminding us that something may be lacking urging us to turn within and search for that which will make us whole- love your words🌹

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

That is very true... I often find the moon has a pulling quality on my spirit.

[Kelly Scheppers]

"Boisterous winds find content in gentle stillness,
quieting the rustling grass and gossiping trees;
a charcoal sky with shreds of crimson
provide a backdrop of brilliance. A grand stage
for such a tiny artist."

The way you articulate of grass and trees, and the simple brilliance of a sun-setting sky arouses my heart with joy. I often gaze up at the night sky with amazing wonder...and here, you capture it in a multitude of words that leave a lump in my throat every time. Being a "moon-maiden", as my astrological sign so well perceives me to be, the only lure I needed to snare my attention to reading this, was the reference to the moon. Many thanks for the invite and the pleasure it brought me!

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

I'm pleased you enjoyed this read so much. I don't write of nature often, but this piece wrote itself somehow. Being a creature of the night, I'm humbled a "moon maiden," has given a seal of approval!

[Kelly Scheppers]

...most definitely!

[Coyote Poetry]

The lonesome heart. The heart will wish for things that cannot be found again.
"Boisterous winds find content in gentle stillness,
quieting the rustling grass and gossiping trees;
a charcoal sky with shreds of crimson
provide a backdrop of brilliance. A grand stage
for such a tiny artist. "
I did like the above lines. Made me wish to know more. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[closed]

amazing

I don't think much can touch your writing style
this one's very vivid and fanciful, yet somehow down to earth at the same time

another great write


-Dream

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you so very much, Dream. I am completely humbled by your thoughts on my ability. I also thank you for this amazing review.

[closed]

Sure thing PH. Like the last it was worth reading. Making my way through your portfolio gradually

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

It's an honor, thank you.

[Frontier]

"a charcoal sky with shreds of crimson
provide a backdrop of brilliance. A grand stage
for such a tiny artist. " - awesome lines

"His song, his beacon of hope, though to the moon,
has found where I hid love away in my heart. " - profound, awe-inspiring

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you... Your words are humbling and beyond uplifting.

[Teeya]

You pen with such an amazing hand. I've read some of your other pieces and I find the vulnerability woven into each of those writes to be quite beautiful. You seem to allow your soul to speak through your heart and it shows through your genuine love for words. It's only an observation but nature seems to be where much of your inspiration comes from which explains why I find your words flow so naturally. Lovely work...

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you for such humbling words. I actually wrote this, because I felt my body of work lacked any pieces where nature played center stage. I tend to write of the human condition. I'm glad you enjoyed this and I hope my work continues to impress. I'm looking forward to reading your work as well.

[Baby Ricochet]

Excellent imagery and metaphor here. Great poem sir!

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thanks, bro... I appreciate the visit and great review.

[Bright Ocean Star]

Beautiful! "Diminishing sun rays softly kiss adieu, as the sun spirits away to regions unseen; a lonely cricket begins his song too early...." I'm going to shorten your name to Poe, because you two share something in common. Awesome literary ability! You have the heart of a romantic, though. Edgar Allen P. was pure horror...so forgive that unfortunate disconnection. keep writing so I can have fun reading your mind. :)

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you and I am bowing in humility to your thoughts. I am completely humbled by your view of my ability, I hope my work continues to meet those standards. Thank you for truly inspiring words.

[Oyindamola Shoola]

I love the imagery....it's beautiful...good choice of words too

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you, you continue to humble me.

[Rachelle]

Beautiful interlacing of words woven to cast a spell!

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you... I appreciate such a wonderful thought.