The Garden of the Moon

I stepped through the dark curtain of night
surrounded in the most delicate of beauty
in the garden of the moon.

Cool light illuminated the pale yellow and white flowers
that swayed in a summer zephyr infused with jasmine.
I moved, a silhouette, in soft and silent steps

as not to wake the sleeping denizens
of this midnight paradise.
Caught in the witching hour

I could smell magic in the air
enveloping me, caressing me,
welcoming me to nature's sacred temple.

And it was there I prayed in tinctured whispers
while silver teardrops dotted the ground in gratitude
that my sojourn in this hallowed place would last

until the sun rose and cracked the sky in purple hues
and I am reborn beneath the luminous canvas
ready to venture unto a destiny untold.

Reviews

[HungryGhost]

I must say, this is honestly one of the best pieces I have ever read. Absolutely amazing.

[icelandicblue]

Thank you so much for your kind words.

[Roger Turgeon]

What a hopeful write ... from enjoying the moment to the anticipation of tomorrow. Journey well my friend. ( : O )

[icelandicblue]

Thank you so much...I am partial to this one.

[KeeD]

Garden of the moon, the title itself is so beautiful. I never quite knew how magical words could be, but you've educated me. I wish people spoke to me as beautiful as this all day.. I wouldn't want anything more in life than these conversations.

[icelandicblue]

Thank you Keegan. Your response is poetry in motion.

[Bright Ocean Star]

Ice, I've read and reviewed the last four of your latest poems, and I loved them all. However, I was drawn back to re-read this one again...and I am just awestruck with the essential beauty and majesty in this one. I am so thankful that you accepted my friend request, so I can read your writing as often as i need to be transported to a transcendent place of peace. Be blessed, my friend.

[icelandicblue]

You are too kind. When I get my pen going again I will be sure to visit your stellar work.

[Frieda P]

I love the concept, being reborn and revitalized by the wonders & untethered beauty that surrounds us daily, utterly gorgeous read, felt myself in a wonderful dreamlike state reading your words, stellar Anne!

[icelandicblue]

HiYa Frieda,

Thanks so much. We can all use a tranquil place from time to time.

[Frieda P]

Time to time? Aren't we chipper...ha I'm hanging out here, I could use the tranquility...

[David Scott]

The moonlight can offer a sanctuary indeed...
I enjoyed the shadowy comfort of the this very subtle poetry.

[icelandicblue]

Thank you...I've been on a moon mission lately. The moon seems to crop up in a lot of my poems recently.

[David Scott]

This is interesting. Maybe you are simply being reflective?
Maybe you are needing to be in the gently lit dew of the moonlit hours. Like a night flower must fold in the harshness of the day.
There is solace and life in the hours of the moonlight.

[icelandicblue]

I agree, I find peace in the moonlight.

[David Scott]

This is a good thing. Better than finding peace in the ink blackness of a moonless night. It is a step forward. :).

[Bright Ocean Star]

Ok, I re-read this one and it knocked my socks off again, but this time it reminded me of an old black and white movie I saw as a child which dealt with the magical garden of other-worldly creatures and fairies or witches in Ireland under a full moon...it was quite beautiful and this poem was a match in perfection to that memory. Thank you so much for creating this literary artistic piece that transcends our normal everyday reality....so beautiful. I am saving it in my favorites. You are one incredibly talented writer, Ice...many thanks again for sharing this one.

[icelandicblue]

I am truly honored by such a beautiful review. Thank you so very much.

[willweb]

I like moon poems. This was really good.

[icelandicblue]

Thanks so much.

[Stephen]

Nice poem ~~ I like the theme ~~ Some aroma of the "Moon", which spreading lights around the world, you`ve spread through the beautiful words. I enjoyed reading this write & am going to look forward to reading your stuffs.

[icelandicblue]

I appreciate the feedback. Thanks

[A. Amos]

I always admire your work, such an elegance felt reading your poetry. Simply amazing

[icelandicblue]

Hello A.
It is always a pleasure to have you visit. Thank you.

[A. Amos]

Pleasure my friend