Words

Words... Words... Words... What are mere symbols and shapes on paper to describe the shattering apparitions I have seen and the stinging sensations that have pierced my life’s shackled shadow? Yet even as I weigh and measure these coarse characters on this page, pallid cold clouds swift over my remembrance of the inn above the cliffs of Aesacus. Pounding waves carry my intentions to sleep and baleful, thundering storms still wake me in the depths of the night while the echoes of the vanishing angel’s voice whisper on. 

 

My mind now fills with the restless, roaring ocean. Reefs of jagged, black rock rise like lone pillars. Trying to crawl from underneath the swelling sea, they are ever forced adown under the relentless onslaught of the pounding green waves; deep green waves that rise up like arched wings, then fall and shatter upon themselves in foamy ruins. Above this salty thunder, black wooden fingers fasten upon the perennial, gray rock that towers over. This ancient matted structure is Idler Inn.

Author's Note

The opening page of An Owl on the Moon: A Journal From the Edge of Darkness. I hope you'll join my journey this year, exploring the depths of pain, and the fight for freedom from every chain within.

Reviews

[emmajoy]

Imagination makes time and place so real when in the hands of a true dreamer. You see and feel the heat of magical far away shores, I ache for the inked pages of tied print waiting for delivery!

' Above this salty thunder, black wooden fingers fasten upon the perennial, gray rock that towers over. This ancient matted structure is Idler Inn.' A place with thunder settling into a time when... perhaps. Will read every word.

[An owl on the moon]

Finding me in smiles now, reading your very kind, very lifting thoughts. Thank you dear poet. There you are in the glory of Dorset, and me landlocked wishing for the waves. And I still smile, thankful my dear friend can sit on the coast of heaven's joy. :)

[Coyote Poetry]

I loved this poem.
"Yet even as I weigh and measure these coarse characters on this page, pallid cold clouds swift over my remembrance of the inn above the cliffs of Aesacus. Pounding waves carry my intentions to sleep and baleful, thundering storms still wake me in the depths of the night while the echoes of the vanishing angel’s voice whisper on."
The above words. Wonderful and the feel of ancient places and ancient thoughts. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[An owl on the moon]

I truly appreciate your kindness, my friend. This one came from the ancient places in me, only haunted spaces now. May this new week bring you wondrous inspiration.

[Coyote Poetry]

I enjoyed this poem and you are welcome.

[mou]

I realized that words are powerful when I first joined to this perfect n beautiful writing world..but your 'words' tell me today why it is 'so much'..you have a very calm and beautiful mind since your words are the reflection of it..my "favorite' rack of shelf is calling it very loudly :) :)
mou.

[An owl on the moon]

So grateful for your kindness here, your words are a gift of joy and peace to me. May your weekend bring only more back to you, dear poet. :)

[mou]

thank you and have a nice weekend too.. it's my pleasure :)

[Cherrie]

A very dramatic opening. It is eye catching and holds the reader.

[An owl on the moon]

Oh, Cherrie, thank you so much. So glad to have shared the cafe all these years. :)

[Ivory]

Very powerful opening.. You words paint a very vivid picture. I look forward to reading more of your work.

[An owl on the moon]

This was a painfully beautiful journey. Thank you for walking along the path.

[Moonie]

That sounds like an incredibly interesting intro! Can't wait to read the other entries!
This was so so surreal, it lifted my soul on those tender wings of the waves, and made my heart soar as high as them... I love the powerful and vivid imagery!

[An owl on the moon]

I am so thankful for your words, and the joy of them! Very pleased that you connected to the waves, their energy awakening the words as I deeply value your thoughts. :)

[MsJewel]

Powerful words, so well written - too many wonderful lines to pick a favorite. You are very talented. :) Julie

[An owl on the moon]

Ah, Julie, so good to have you by again! Thank you for your kindness. :)

[lessa (kenzie)]

 Reefs of jagged, black rock rise like lone pillars

I just want to say here, this line is powerful, vivid imagery within your words. Very well seen as felt. nicely expressed