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


2 of 2 people found this review constructive.

eglantine

11 Years Ago

thank you very much!



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I can't stop seeing skin being pulled back painlessly and with a smile. This piece really gets me thonking about the idea of a "living ghost" you know what I mean?

Posted 11 Years Ago


eglantine

11 Years Ago

yes, I know what you mean. Thanks for reading
Wowsers girl this is good. You and you moon references :P

Posted 11 Years Ago


eglantine

11 Years Ago

lol thanks!
beautiful dreamer

11 Years Ago

Welcome boo
Always seems to be shock and comfort in your writes. I see, and feel joy, and then all of a sudden there is something painful, but in this one it is also a newness... 'shed old skin...'

Your writing grasps my mind, hugs it, then smiles and twists. Excellent work.

Posted 11 Years Ago


eglantine

11 Years Ago

merci Mark
Creepy. I like.

Posted 11 Years Ago


I really enjoyed this piece. Such a cryptic, although peaceful, quality. Lovely. ^-^

Posted 11 Years Ago


Outstanding. "I want to see bright bone/ like fresh moon in the dark". So evocative and atmospheric. P.

Posted 11 Years Ago


eglantine

11 Years Ago

Thank you :)
A splendid read and write...Thank you for sharing ...:)

Posted 11 Years Ago


Sounds like a pretty song......

Posted 11 Years Ago


Very nice, short and beautiful.

Posted 11 Years Ago


Reminiscent of late nights I have sat at my piano playing to the night's serene magic. I like the thought here and the awakening to new sights and sounds. Very nice.

Posted 11 Years Ago


Jack...

11 Years Ago

Or Iron Butterfly',s Ina Gadda Da Vida, if you are into drum solos.
ChemicalMadness

11 Years Ago

First of all, another fantastically off kilter piece from E on this...well done, hon. Second, Jack'.. read more
Jack...

11 Years Ago

"Everybody needs some time...on their own" Come on in...everyone can sing along.

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eglantine

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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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