Summers' Ball

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

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'.  

 

Author's Note

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

Reviews

[Troy Henson]

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

[Astro]

I tend to do well when describing the natural world with supernatural qualities, or so I've been told. Glad you enjoyed it so much.

[s y e]

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.

[Astro]

If your eyes, strayed to the horizon or, fixed upon the light of the moon that night, then you were there with me. Glad you could join me through the imagery of my poem Noodle, thanks.

[Rita L. Sev]

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.

[Astro]

Thank you very much Rita, I definitely wanted to do justice to the event as it was a very memorable night and morning for me.

[lee von cleef]

Ok Todd Snyder, the moon and a good songwriter, be cool,

[Astro]

I have to admit Lee, I had no idea who this Mr. Snider was but sought him out like a ferret in the hen house and thank you for the comparison. I'll do my best at remaining cool.

[lee von cleef]

Tuck your hair up under your hat. or a "Beer run" Commercial tunes, but he has some good logical philosophy too.

[Astro]

I watched a short video of his, (spoofy) called 'The Phoner' and got a feel for his wit and humor. Seems like a cool cat indeed.

[lee von cleef]

Ya fun stuff...

[Astro]

It was, I had a laugh.

[Dana Alsamsam]

"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

[Astro]

There's a secret somewhere in there Dana, that would have made your eyes grow wide. ;) Thank you for the very nice compliment.

[Jack...]

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.

[Astro]

It was a wild night indeed long into the next day, and full of natural beauty. Thanks for the kind words Jack.

[Callie Ausden]

I really enjoyed reading Summers' Ball, it was beautiful. Thank you for sharing it!

[Astro]

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 been crazy busy.

[Callie Ausden]

I hear ya ;)

[Astro]

I'm face deep in a bowl of reviews right now, when I come up for air I'll take in some of your creative perfume. Or, you can add something fragrant to the existing pile before my eyes. Whatever works. ;)

[Dr. Wood ?]

well it put me in a spot right next to you my friend...A great piece of writing...INSPIRED

[Astro]

I was touched by inspiration, the only thing I regret is having waited as long as I did to capture the event. It may have been a far different poem had I written it that night/day, but then I would have missed out on all the fun of the party. Thanks Doc.

[Dr. Wood ?]

yeah..I can see them all now whooping it up as you sit in the corner scribbling away like some old grumpy pants....Far better to join in mate

[Astro]

Makes for more interesting themes to write about for sure. Cheers.

[QuietlyCrash]

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. :)

[Astro]

Thanks for the nice review. I am glad you enjoyed it!

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

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.

[Astro]

You mean you didn't even mind the capitalization of each line. ;) Thanks Sarah, much appreciated and I hope you were somewhere bearing witness to the Summers Ball as it commenced with an utmost natural pageantry.

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

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

[Astro]

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