The Circle Resumes

 

Sentries of the night stand guard in perfect formation
Across the stretch of wire, like clothespins on a line
While speckled flocks of grackle stain the landscape
Spots of black against a field of brown.

As if on cue, they choreograph their flight
Up and down, like waves at low tide
Just a ripple before they settle
Bobbing to a minuet as old as time.

Chatter of excitement as they discuss the day’s events
Children too excited to sleep, too restless to stay still
Something moves, and the sentries cry out a warning,
In harmonious exodus, the sea bursts forth into the sky

Absorbing the last strands of light
They take flight across the shallow riverbed.
Reflections of black specks against the setting rays of sun
Up towards the back wash of brilliant pinks and yellows

Shards of cerulean attempting to hold back the sapphire night
A finger-painting of bleeding hues
Streaked across a mat from a single orange focal point.
A stroke of madness in a painting of harmony.

Night’s orchestra tunes up for tomorrows concert
They return at dawn to greet the day
Renewing once again the sonnet of the night
And the circle resumes.

Author's Note

Revised.

Reviews

[julian3]

A delightful walk in the fields of words and colors, yet overall a somber and reflective mood. So few people think to use the word 'cerulean' - how lovely to see it here! And one of my favorite lines -
"A stroke of madness in a painting of harmony."
This says so much, on so many levels.
Altogether well done!

[Tina Kline]

A wonderful, delightful poem. You describe this perfectly, you capture with your words what huge flocks of birds do and look like when they all take flight at once. I think this is outstanding!

[Samuel Dickens]

Great imagery and interesting detail. "A finger painting of bleeding hues," ---that's one very nice line among many.

[Becca]

What a lovely visual.
I am glad I made it back tonight and chose this piece.
The word choice is outstanding!