2:38 a.m.

2:38 a.m.

A Poem by eglantine

I awoke to a piano
lullaby ringing in my ears
and moon lyrics
whitening my lips,

goosebumps illuminate my pale skin.

The stars talk
to me: they blink
Morse-code.  I drag
my knuckles along the blue
wall, force my skin away.

I want to see bright bone,
like fresh moon in the dark.

© 2013 eglantine


Author's Note

eglantine
shed old skin, prepare for the new moon

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Another beautiful piece. I find depth in your writing that is not something I commonly see around here. The concrete nature of your poetry melted with the concise wording and imagery filled wordplay is a true treat. The second to last stanza is truly amazing...images I have not read before. Original indeed.

Posted 11 Years Ago


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eglantine

11 Years Ago

thank you very much!



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Damn I love your writing,E. The whole shedding skin and rebirth concept is completely brilliant, and I love the Morse-code metaphor. Great job :)

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

eglantine

11 Years Ago

thank you very much!
Moon lyrics whitening my lips...

really, tell me...how do you tap the vein of such breathless inspiration so very often?

Posted 11 Years Ago


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eglantine

11 Years Ago

heartbreak lol
I like the idea of the stars relaying Morse code. I am also quite in love with the thought of the moon's lyrics. I think that would be a good way to start another poem. In fact, I think you could do a whole collection of lunar poetry because you do lunar imagery and figurative language so well.

"I want to see bright bone,
like fresh moon in the dark."

I dig those lines quite a lot.

Posted 11 Years Ago


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Jack...

11 Years Ago

I will be first in line.
eglantine

11 Years Ago

:D
Clockwork

11 Years Ago

Cool, I'll have to check that out.
Another beautiful piece. I find depth in your writing that is not something I commonly see around here. The concrete nature of your poetry melted with the concise wording and imagery filled wordplay is a true treat. The second to last stanza is truly amazing...images I have not read before. Original indeed.

Posted 11 Years Ago


2 of 2 people found this review constructive.

eglantine

11 Years Ago

thank you very much!
this poem has perhaps wedded my soul..I think a great poem stabs you and you weep a path into the womb, and it's three a.m. and you're on a bench with your first born learning everything there is to know about life and an empty capsule of charcoal and a dear john letter waits for you in the morning like a kiss on the cheek..that said, i think i can let your writing sink into my mind more consciously now..it's weird being this sober, but I don't miss it

Posted 11 Years Ago


eglantine

11 Years Ago

haha I liked the womb as well. Thank you
Shmoke-Sifted Heftlander

11 Years Ago

wombs are cool
Shmoke-Sifted Heftlander

11 Years Ago

you're welcome
it's tasty!

Posted 11 Years Ago


awesome write!

Posted 11 Years Ago


eglantine

11 Years Ago

thank you
And a great start as I catch up my reviews. A poet with the courage and talent to employ unusual, original imagery.And a fine central image. This alls fits, super poem !

Posted 11 Years Ago


eglantine

11 Years Ago

merci Leslie!
A new moon, a new skin- renewal and rebirth. What a lovely poem. I particularly loved the blanching aspects of the poem.

Posted 11 Years Ago


eglantine

11 Years Ago

merci!

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I graduated with my B.A. in English (emphasis creative writing) My ultimate goal is to be the U.S. Poet Laureate and to be a college professor of poetry. I'm a wildflower with a poetic soul. I'm als.. more..

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