Oh dawning sun of my soul

Erase arid illusions and make me whole.

Author's Note

Arise, oh dawning sun of my soul;
Erase arid illusions and make me whole.
Sense the brushed incantations of van Gogh;
Conjuring this City of Lights in indigo.

Flaring from the stars rose a hymn,
In its muted melody my mind did swim.
The chorus transformed into a lullaby,
Mesmerizing mist of a migrating butterfly.

Reviews

[Rye]

Such a memorizing read sir, I loved how you mentioned Van Gogh.
and the imagery you painted well with the words of indigo.
I can a smoothness in your words
wonderful write.

[poetgurl]

I really enjoyed this write, love the picture as well.
Your second stanza feels kind of touching.
This is wonderful

[Kelly Scheppers]

You weave a certain kind of magic, Craig. Hypnotic, mesmerizing. For all the years I have known you at this cafe, your impression has always been a most indelible one. Most unforgettable!

[Brandy]

' brushed incantations of van Gogh, arid illusions make me whole. ' So profound !

Your thoughts touch my heart and whisper to my soul.
I especially like the thought: ' Mesmerizing mist of a migrating butterfly. '
The image leaves me in complete awe.

Oh, and I like your username. : )
So clever and creative.

[An owl on the moon]

Brandy, thank you for pausing here to read my words and to be so supportive and uplifting. Grateful! 🌟✨🌟

[Mariej]

So few realise that life is an illusion splintered into many mini-illusions and you have crafted that fact ever so very finely in this v-e-r-y spiritual poem, dear poet. Awareness brings transformation and you have delightfully painted that through excellent word choice. Lovely use of various figures of speech. Visual detail is stunning and your choice of graphic to complement your words is excellent. I so enjoyed reading and thank you for sharing, dear poet.

[An owl on the moon]

So grateful for your insights... your understanding... it is a wonder to live... to discover... to breathe... even in so much illusion... May you find a deep peace in all you are... in all you do.

[Sunflower/Sara Kendrick]

Awesome work. So delighted you shared it with us. Sara K

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you so much, Sara. I deeply appreciate you stopping by.

[Sunflower/Sara Kendrick]

OK..I enjoyed the visit. Sara K

[Ken Simm.]

I particularly like the symbolism of that second verse.

[An owl on the moon]

I do appreciate a bit of music moving over the world... and appreciate your comments, Ken!

[Poetic Beauty]

It is amazing how art and music can inspire us in the most profound and mesmerizing ways. The colors and the scenery invoking ideas.

[An owl on the moon]

It is true... they lift us... move us... inspire hope and light... so glad you're a part of all that.

[Poetic Beauty]

There are a great many things that spark ideas life would be dull without art in all its forms