In the desperate hour

From: An Owl on the Moon – September continues...

“Sarah, how your dreams devour you without mercy under the cover of night. Let us flee this place before Morpheus overtakes you.”

     At this we ride the waves back to shore.

     We walk on the sand, and she stumbles in her weariness. I lift her in my arms and speak.

 

“In the desperate hour,

when hope is cloaked in shadowed substance,

I walk and wait

and listen for life,

breathing the fragile, frosted air of mortal lungs.

And piercing the fated fabric

of misery unvoiced,

I survey eternal treasure

in the sea,

the sand,

each drifting, clouded sky.

I view those sacred glories in the quiet of your eyes.”

 

     Sarah lifts her eyes toward mine and gently whispers, “O my dearest friend, I am caught in the human maelstrom. The spiraling whirlpool has entwined my life, and is even now swallowing my frame. Have you any hope for me? Can you hear that suffocating silence?”

     “I will ever search for our hope as long as I stride this earth. I would stand in the flames of hell’s fury for a true friend. And I have no friend so dear as you.”

     With this, the ocean stirs in a soft, silent stillness.

Author's Note

From: An Owl on the Moon – September continues…

Reviews

[Jade]

“I will ever search for our hope as long as I stride this earth. I would stand in the flames of hell’s fury for a true friend. And I have no friend so dear as you.”
With this, the ocean stirs in a soft, silent stillness.

I think all of us kinda has a will to look for a place in this earth, and if we would stand in the flames of hell to ask for forgiveness of the things that we do. We must walk through fire at times. I enjoyed this write, it's very prolific.

[An owl on the moon]

I deeply appreciate you coming by, Brandie. May your new year bring such endless joys.

[poetgurl]

such a deep intriguing read here, I like this

[Dr. YumnaKay]

'in the quiet of your eyes' - I love that. Not everyone is as apt in reading those silences but a true friend, indeed.
There's a certain beauty too in those ocean waves and how they call to us...
Lovely read. Your words, as always, are beautiful.

[An owl on the moon]

Dear Yumna, I know you must have such a friend, one where the silences speak volumes, speak as music does, to those deeper places of you. Thank you for shining your light on the dark waves here... always.

[Ardra]

Can you hear that suffocating silence?”

Mmmm and your words simply beautiful Craig.... love them.....
And how you bring the sensitive side of the Soul...the darkness the light the hope all in such few lines.... :)
Loved the feel of this chapter....like dipping toes into a dark pool yet to be able to feel the calm cool soothing feel of the water ...something like that ...

[An owl on the moon]

So thankful for your words, for your understanding of the story unfolding like dark waters rushing over the land. May we all find friends so dear that stay even unto death.

[Ardra]

Amen to that :)

[θεά]

Just how many allegories and metaphors on life can you craft with the ocean as the mis-en-scène? This is surreal and beautiful. The presence of the muse, Sarah in this case, and the ardour of her companion has left a sweet longing for the reader to know more about their journey together.

Beautiful.

Best,
M.

[An owl on the moon]

Smiling at your ocean question. I guess every sigh of me comes from the sea. How I so deeply appreciate your kindness and your connection to their vision unfolding by the waves, dear Mallika.

[θεά ]

Well, it is an enduring leimotiv in your work. Hard to miss, harder not to appreciate.

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

For the love of another..without doubt, without need...without expectation...you bleed in soul of soul. I am spellbound in this wonderland...

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you precious Queen. It will forever astound me the power of one soul to influence every breath of us.

[Kelly Scheppers]

The realm they are in is exclusive only to them, and that's what makes this such a gripping read.

[An owl on the moon]

Yes, you understand so well. Thank you, Kelly. This all came from a dark world that once lived inside me.

[Onlyme]

A spellbinding poem and vision held within this delightful absorbing read. Held your attention from beginning to end.

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you so much for reading, dear poet. May this day overflow with enchantments for you. :)

[Onlyme]

Bless you sweetheart and like wise. hugs Dawn.

[Einstein Noodle]

oooooooooooooooo great scene setting ..completely immersed in their conversations .. i like the poetic aside like poetry he speaks into her eyes ... not having read anything before i believe the world they are in ... it reminds me of "Lord of the Rings" somewhat .. well done Owl!
E.

[An owl on the moon]

Ah, always so good to have you by, my friend. Your thoughts are always so lifting. And Lord of the Rings? Why, it's like I'm flying from Mordor on a Great Eagle... :)

[Einstein Noodle]

:) ......................