sun on dust

when the sun shines just the right way

The sun

 

breaks

across the mourning

 

as my sorrow spills

over the page ...

 

You were Everything

and Nothing, to me

 

The light

illuminates

the floating dust ...

 

You are Everywhere

and Nowhere, i see.

Author's Note

I originally posted a concert video, but it was removed. Here's a link
https://youtu.be/cpGA0azFdCs

Reviews

[charlie]

When the emptiness and loneliness becomes just too apparent...
You create a clear picture of vacant space with this poem, Lyn. Just enough detail given to create the picture at all. Minimal, and affective.
Well done.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you very much for reading and reviewing

[Einstein Noodle]

wow! pristine moment ..kind of caught in time i yam ;) nice added word play .. love the simplicity of language and poignant emotive theme .. nice nice nice read for me ... so melancholy :(
E.

[Lyn Anderson]

I loved Prince. But after all, he didn't know I existed. He's gone. We move on. One more celebrity lost

[Einstein Noodle]

i did not realize this is a tribute to Prince ... yes... so very tragic the way we loose our artist/musicians ... senselessly it seems and far too early in their lives .. i have a lot of respect for Prince..one of a kind no doubt about it!

[Bacchus]

it is everywhere-
we don't see it
until the light hits just right
nothing- into something that is on everything

love the song-
love the sentiment-
not sure if i love the dust...
but there is something mysterious about it-
breathing it in and out-

all and nothing... yes

[Lyn Anderson]

thank you for the kindness.

[Shimmerbliss/CAF]

I love the way you used the unexpected "mourning" to direct the poem into a whole new poem than the one that might have been expected from the title and first lines leading up to the word. It is as if it focuses a spotlight on the meaning and the mood. This is just so amazing to me...how you have crafted the words, and used the floating dust to convey such a deep message. A part of your memories is gone and even though the music remains, as does the dust in the sun, there is nothing solid anymore.
This is so soft and vulnerable . Beautifully done.

PS.I couldn't view the video - says it was removed. Maybe there is another one. Your music choices always add so much. Just a note.

[Lyn Anderson]

Yes, well, Prince was the master at locking these things down. He must have made to continue to do so after his death. I am kind of glad, in a weird sort of way -- the media keeps spreading rumours about how he died; saying he didn't have a will. I find all that hard to believe. I think it's just being kept quiet, like he always did things.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

everything and nothing at the same time---tortured heart---filled with sadness...trying to deny the effect....

j.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you very much for stopping in.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

no, thank you, KL...

i always enjoy my visits to your page...i look forward to each new write from you.

j.

[Lyn Anderson]

The feeling is mutual.:)

[Coyote Poetry]

Great song and good words my friend. Thank you for sharing your amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you again.:)

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome my dear friend.

[Neville]

Word play excellent. Sequencing, smashing, yet this is not a mourning song or petit eulogy, it is alive....A fine & princely tribute.............................N

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you. I admit to feeling this one deeply.

[Neville]

It shows.............

[mattavelli]

I'm sorry you're sad. The dust seems magical. Ive enjoyed watching it.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks I think.:)

[mattavelli]

My pleasure :)

[Matching Socks]

Breaks across the mourning... Sigh. Beautiful lines.
Sorrowful poem. How fitting, this song...

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you. Ya, I have to say I am still feeling it.