if

artwork by stefan beutler

the sky speaks to me in whispers tonight

as if there is an urgent message i must hear

the stars cast a spotlight on once darkened shadows

illuminating footprints of those now gone

the moon is an amulet for me to wear

and the scent of promise is still in the air

but no one seems to notice anymore

the fractured fates played a cruel joke on me

such a double-edged sword

yes, i hear the moon's message

i would not have known what to yearn for

if i had never known you

Reviews

[Sheila Kline]

The message of the moon spoken in whispers midst the depth of night inspires one to acknowledge that which is important in life, to remember those who have left their mark on our souls, to yearn yet for those who have stirred the very essence of our being! I feel this in your words, and the remarkable image you have chosen. I could get lost in her thoughts, her desires, her wanting to be in another place!

[Lydia Shutter]

Sheila! So wonderful to get one of your reviews! Thank you so much for the review....and also for noticing the artwork! Lydi**

[Sheila Kline]

It's my pleasure to review your writes as they always touch something within me......you are extremely gifted!

[Lydia Shutter]

Sheila, you are a sweetheart!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

wow, at first i saw this going in another direction, but what nice surprise ending...
i think we are so lucky to know the people we do in our lives...and we need to appreciate them...

i appreciate you, my friend.
j.

[Lydia Shutter]

As I appreciate you, Jacob....very much! Thank you. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

Whoa...Gorgeous and mesmerizing with a little sadness, image and text. Your pen is so lovely and rich...:)......

[Lydia Shutter]

Sami, you are so kind. Seems you are always the one who finds my new poetry first! Thank you. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

Hahaha. You are welcome...:).................