Awaken, dreamer

From "An Owl on the Moon"

What fills your heart with fright?

Is it brilliant day or darking night?

 

The howling sun consumes

the paling sparkle of the moon

 

With step on step you find

the tortured banter of your mind

 

Now clouds your shifting sky

Awaken, dreamer, it’s time to die...

Reviews

[Fran Marie]

Reality of life can be a harsh wake up call from our lofty dreams ..a lovely versed poem so beautifully expressed..

[An owl on the moon]

I am so thankful for your words, your insights and understanding, dear Fran.

[Moonie]

A very haunting poem...your flow is so eloquent and lulling, like a voice singing me to sleep...beckoning me to live this dream that you talk of... Perhaps life itself is just a dream and only death can wake us up...

[An owl on the moon]

I so appreciate your presence here, Moon's fairest daughter. This was written when the haunted places had me surrounded. There was an escape, but yes, in dreams they do still call. May you find life only a sweet dream.

[Samuel Dickens]

Suitable for the season and eloquently-written. I love the picture, too.

[An owl on the moon]

So glad to have you by, my neighbor! The autumn chill will find us this weekend it seems.

[A.L.]

Dark places in us can produce the most beautiful poetry...

[An owl on the moon]

I learn this more each day. Thank you, dear poet.

[horizon]

We should keep faith in our dreams they will surely turn true...but sometimes it happens that what we dream doesn't happen...and that's when we are hurted

[An owl on the moon]

Dear poet, that is so true. Thank you. Perhaps there are deeper dreams that can hold us up when we fall.

[JessyJacob]

True! Nice and good to know.

[Ayvid N]

A mystical voice speaks to the busy dreamer, shakes him from his slumber to take him to a place where there are no dreams. Its a fearful thought...One day all dreams good or bad will end in an eternal dark sleep. Loved this poem Craig.

[An owl on the moon]

This came from a very dark place in me, dear Divya. Yes, what strength have we if our dreams die. Wanting your dreams only ever to awaken in light.

[andrew mitchell]

Poetic darkness in fine form. Really liked this descriptive piece short but sweet!

[An owl on the moon]

I'm so glad you were by to read it, andrew. Thank you!

[Coyote Poetry]

Strong use of words. Photo and words was amazing.
"Now clouds your shifting sky
Awaken, dreamer, it’s time to die..."
It is sad. Sweet dreams must die when we awake. Thank you my friend for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[An owl on the moon]

Yes, you understand so well. And when dreams are the place one lives, it only hurts deeper when they die in the waking of us. Your words are so deeply appreciated.

[Coyote Poetry]

Always my pleasure to read your work and you are welcome.

[The dark story]

Haunting and chilling! The opening questions didn't let me ponder much till I reached the end of the fourth line. It was like I am given two doors for exit-dark n white and I chose the white one,feeling it is evidently safer. However,the truth dawned upon me later that danger and fear are ardent to follow me everywhere,no matter through which door I flee. The image you have portrayed of the sun and the moon here made me felt that way.
The last line just left me astounded! It's short but powerful and dark.

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you, Atiba! Your comments are so wonderful and enriching. These words are from my novel which flowed from a deep depression. But there is light, this I know now. Wanting your new year to be filled with light too. :)

[The dark story]

Wow. I will surely want to read your novel someday too. Have an adventurous and lovely year 😊