Summers' Ball

Summers' Ball

A Poem by Astro
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A description of the Super-Moon meeting the Summer Solstice in the sky.

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A super fantastic transition delights
With outlines of silver upon indigo.
The firmament is a hanging curtain
Of beads offering luminous residue
Through its opal openings like pearl 
Teardrops barely noticeable and lost
In the Arctic white of a Goddess full.

She towers in the night, powerful.
She holds the curtain of darkness
Like a cape of celebration worn
Over her marble lighthouse watch
To honor a new summer solstice.
A glowing smile penetrates the eyes
Lightening up the soul like laughter  

Cresting concrete rooftops nearby
Crystal whiskers break the surface
Like a spun glass sea urchin rising
Up the steps of heaven, as music 
Orchestrated in low notes of color
Is birthed into existence far below
The pale legs of a pregnant Moon.

The horizon dances into our mortal view
From every earthly perch and waking eye.
Windows become the fiery dance-floors
Where waltzing Gods footsteps do blaze.
Red spirals are offered like warm kisses
Upon the wind swept movements above,
While birds sing a cappella the 'Ode to Joy'.  
 

© 2013 Astro


Author's Note

Astro
How I viewed the events of June 22nd/23rd in the Pacific Northwest, while celebrating with friends all night long into the day.

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A very descriptive piece with solid imagery made this a great read. I think its amazing how certain events can be described so well in words. A nice even tone and a delightful read.
Well done

Regards
Troy

Posted 11 Years Ago


Astro

11 Years Ago

I tend to do well when describing the natural world with supernatural qualities, or so I've been tol.. read more
Wow, this is beautifully written, Astro. You really captured the moment perfectly and your wording and description made it look like I was there, with you. :)

Awesome blossom!

~ Noodle.

Posted 11 Years Ago


Astro

11 Years Ago

If your eyes, strayed to the horizon or, fixed upon the light of the moon that night, then you were .. read more
You captured the majestic images of that night in this write, Astro.

The horizon dances into our mortal view
From every earthly perch and waking eye.

Truly beautiful.

Posted 11 Years Ago


Astro

11 Years Ago

Thank you very much Rita, I definitely wanted to do justice to the event as it was a very memorable .. read more
Ok Todd Snyder, the moon and a good songwriter, be cool,

Posted 11 Years Ago


Astro

11 Years Ago

I watched a short video of his, (spoofy) called 'The Phoner' and got a feel for his wit and humor. .. read more
lee von cleef

11 Years Ago

Ya fun stuff...
Astro

11 Years Ago

It was, I had a laugh.
"She towers in the night, powerful.
She holds the curtain of darkness
Like a cape of celebration worn
Over her marble lighthouse watch"
some of the greatest personification i've read recently! descriptive writing is often hard to pull off without sounding cliche, but you've pulled it off wonderfully here- makes me want to see what you saw! great job

Posted 11 Years Ago


Astro

11 Years Ago

There's a secret somewhere in there Dana, that would have made your eyes grow wide. ;) Thank you for.. read more
Astro, this was so cool. I watched this event from my pecan orchard listening to the melody of the night. Your poem captured the awe and wonder I believe anyone watching felt. Very cool my friend.

Posted 11 Years Ago


Astro

11 Years Ago

It was a wild night indeed long into the next day, and full of natural beauty. Thanks for the kind .. read more
I really enjoyed reading Summers' Ball, it was beautiful. Thank you for sharing it!

Posted 11 Years Ago


Astro

11 Years Ago

Thanks L.S., I know I haven't reviewed any of your work yet, but bear with me I'll get to it. I've b.. read more
Callie Ausden

11 Years Ago

I hear ya ;)
Astro

11 Years Ago

I'm face deep in a bowl of reviews right now, when I come up for air I'll take in some of your creat.. read more
well it put me in a spot right next to you my friend...A great piece of writing...INSPIRED

Posted 11 Years Ago


Astro

11 Years Ago

I was touched by inspiration, the only thing I regret is having waited as long as I did to capture t.. read more
Dr. Wood ?

11 Years Ago

yeah..I can see them all now whooping it up as you sit in the corner scribbling away like some old g.. read more
Astro

11 Years Ago

Makes for more interesting themes to write about for sure. Cheers.
This is beautiful. I love the happiness that just lifts off the words. It's almost whimsical and so full of life. This is a wonderful piece, thank you so much for sharing. :)

Posted 11 Years Ago


Astro

11 Years Ago

Thanks for the nice review. I am glad you enjoyed it!
It must have been a wonderful celebration! I love the imagery you've used here to describe something that (hopefully) we all had the pleasure of viewing; a true once in a lifetime event for many. Great emotion, nice flow, and the natural descriptors you've employed are quite nice. Overall, well done.

Posted 11 Years Ago


Astro

11 Years Ago

You mean you didn't even mind the capitalization of each line. ;) Thanks Sarah, much appreciated an.. read more
Girl Friday (Sarah W.)

11 Years Ago

Nope, didn't mind it this time around :)
Astro

11 Years Ago

It was quite the celebration glad you liked what came out of it. :)

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Added on June 25, 2013
Last Updated on June 25, 2013
Tags: Summer, Moon, Sun, Dance, Light, Solstice

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