THERE IS WILDNESS IN ME

I was born under the glintering of a gray Cheshire moon

On a January day, with bright echoes of the blue June

And in the lace of a meadow’s sweet saffron skirt

You would find me in untamed wilding dreams to flirt

No chains could hold my restless sun-stained skin

Ancient mariner in antique rhymes had raged within

I devoured bolts of light that dance on howls of thunder

In the fiercing fires of stars with sapphired rich plunder

Found Aladdin’s lamp in Seurat’s surreal brass painted feast

Riding into Xanadu with Kubla Khan’s power unleashed

Now listening to skies’ scarlet serenade being set free

I beat my primal chest, for there is wildness in me…

Author's Note

“But you, children of space, you restless in rest, you shall not be trapped nor tamed.”
― Kahlil Gibran

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I did like this poem my friend.
"Riding into Xanadu with Kubla Khan’s power unleashed
Now listening to skies’ scarlet serenade being set free
I beat my primal chest, for there is wildness in me…"
I liked the above lines. Good to keep your primal chest. Make us feel alive. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you so much, Coyote. Yes, the world so often tries to tame the soul, but it was meant to be wild. Too often I forget.

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree and you are welcome my friend.

[Maria12]

I like the way you enjoy our/your language and have such liveliness

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you for being so encouraging. Happy weekend, MaryK!

[Maria12]

Happy Week

[Tessa Melendez]

A beautiful piece. Wonderful descriptions, word choice. Rhyme scheme comes together seamlessly. I simply love it, friend. You definitely have the skill for poetry. Every one of your pieces is powerful and elegant.

[An owl on the moon]

I appreciate your kindness, dear poet, and your light here at the cafe. So glad you share your worlds with us. :)

[Usman Muhammad]

A wonderful piece of writing.
There is nothing to talk about except the beauty of this poem.
And the use of vocab is excellent.
You have expressed your feelings of being a writer beautifully, and showed us what does it mean to be a writer.
Looking forward to read your other writings.

[An owl on the moon]

I appreciate your kind words so much. Thank you for reading my poetry. I look forward to discovering your inspirations.

[LastMonth]

I really like your poems.
There's something free in them. Powerful.
I mentioned this in my previous reviews, but so often poems here come from a place of hurt, pain and regret.

Your poems make me either smile or want to go outside and do something crazy.
And that's freaking awesome.

Your writing is impeccable as always, be it your skill or my lack of poetic understanding-- But I can't find a single fault in this. Once more I praise your font choice and the picture. You're splendid at creating an atmosphere without one word being read.

Good job.

[An owl on the moon]

You always have a way of increasing the light when you stop by, my friend. Thank you so very much. I have wandered through much darkness, but have been able to cling to the hope of dawn's coming dance. Take care!

[I Am Svetlana]

I believe there is wildness is all of us, especially us writers. We have a way of expressing our wild sides in ways that normal people wouldn't understand. I love how that inner wild is able to make us writers so unique and common to one another. Each writer having a different heart & style that separates us from the rest...no two are the same. Beautifully done!

[An owl on the moon]

Yes, that is so true! In writing, we express the wild worlds within us, and release what might otherwise be left hidden. Thanks for your words! :)

[Lydia Shutter]

WOW, the rhyming, the imagery, the language you chose....incredible, Craig! Kubla Khan's power indeed....your pen writes with that power. Lydi**

[An owl on the moon]

Lydi, I appreciate your kindness so much. Happy May! :)

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

Into a hurricane he disappears.. walking straight through... saving a maiden, a flower, a his favorite pen! You amaze me with every journey!

[An owl on the moon]

Be cautious, dear poet, for this journey is one into madness... well, a very sweet madness, I must say. Thank you for your kind words!

[Miss Owl]

Reading this I got the feel of the wildness that will not be tamed. A very descriptive poem. Your excellent descriptions brought your character to dramatic life. I enjoyed this a lot.

[An owl on the moon]

I always appreciate your wondrous insights into my world. May you have a weekend filled with such untamed joy.

[Miss Owl]

Thank you. I hope your weekend is filled with wondrous joy!!!