Whims of Moonlight

Do you miss me, too?

Eyes misted once I read 

I closed them and shook my head 

Breathed in my resolve, and stared hard 

Instead 

Sheets have dropped in temperature 

Hands have caressed the firm lines 

In bed 

This roof of dreams once reflected night 

Of stars that captured the whims of moonlight

Future uncertain yet presently clear;

Even a love, so tight, could be bound 

By fear

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I do agree.
"Even a love, so tight, could be bound
By fear"
Fear can make sweetness turn sour. Very nice flow of words led reader to a honest ending. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Laurierose]

I appreciate the honest review, Coyote.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome and I enjoyed your work today.

[Pryde Foltz]

Of stars that captured the whims of moonlight
Future uncertain yet presently clear;
Even a love, so tight, could be bound
By fear

Feat does indeed mute loves call but thankfully fear tears apart the ego too.

[Laurierose]

It's a dual edge sword, for sure. Thanks for the thoughtful review!!

[Devansh Shekhar Shukla]

You did a great job telling how sad was that. Yes it was good how you created images with words.

[Relic]

You've described the fear and love concept in an expert way. I can feel what you're talking about. Excellent poem.

[Laurierose]

I love how you've captured such feelings interwoven in these lines. Thank you!

[VelvetPotato]

This made me shiver, and also made me feel lonely, in a romantic kind of way. Moonlight will always do that to me. You did a great job capturing a feeling with little word usage. Great poets can do that.

"Even a love, so tight, could be bound
By fear"
Really interesting idea that is not too common, but it is so true. Love is always laced with fear. Fear of losing the person to an affair, a car accident, cancer, or simply feelings fading. Or maybe you mean fear more literally, like in the case of the complexity of feelings that goes with domestic disputes. So many interpretations... loved it!

[Laurierose]

Loved your take on this. The moonlight really emphasizes the chilling of fear for this person. I believe this is the risk we take when step out in the middle of traffic with love. Chaotic at times but worth it. Thank you for a wonderful interpretation of this. It made my morning :)

[Chris Shaw]

Drawn in by the mention of moonlight. Beautiful imagery comes across to the reader, as does the emotion in your lines. 'sheets have dropped in temperature", this really encapsulates someone is missing from the bed.An enjoyable read.

Chris

[Laurierose]

I draw most of my creative material from nature. The moon is one of my favorites. Thank you for this bit of perspective!

[Chris Shaw]

I am always pleased to read another writer inspired by nature, as I am.

[Lea Sheryn]

Well stated and inspiring.

[Laurierose]

Thank you!!

[Lea Sheryn]

You're very welcome.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

I love moon-writes, so was naturally drawn to your title and the poem didn't disappoint either. I like the imagery in this one and the emotion definitely tugs the reader's heart. Nicely penned, L.

[Laurierose]

I am a huge fan of the moon as well. It provides such inspiration for many imaginations. Thank you for the kind review and thoughts.

[Paul Bell]

You would always think that love and fear could never go together, but here they are.
Love is roses to begin with. But roses also have thorns.
Thinking poem this one, like it.

[Laurierose]

This is one of the most accurate portrayals of this piece. I like this. Thank you for the thoughtful review.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this is a shiver of a write...the loneliness that is impending...the speaker so unsure of a love that was so passionate once...but is growing cold.
nice rhyme scheme in this...
j.

[Laurierose]

Indeed, very chilling. I felt that. Thank you for the nice note on the rhyme scheme! I created it myself :) Thank you for the sincere review, my friend.