And so it goes...

You are my sun and my moon...where are you?

 

And so it goes…

another sun, another day

 

Lost to the horizon’s constant appetite

for all that this sky above may hold

Thin and straight, never-ending, swallowing the beauty

that waits for us as we look up

only to follow the minutes

ticking away as fast as the journey

 

I have come to determine

one night sitting on the front porch

counting fireflies and missing you,

(tearing up for my impending daily loss)

that this place, this narrow slice at the end of this earth

must surely consist of multi-colored liquid

 

For the splash made by the sun

is more vibrant than anything I have ever witnessed

Staining the western heavens

with pastel swashes of glowing patterns

until the wash fills with shade and is

hidden by a new moon glow

 

and so it goes

another moon, another night…without you

 

 

 

Author's Note

Thank you for reading

Reviews

[TL Boehm]

Lost to the horizon’s constant appetite
for all that this sky above may hold
Thin and straight, never-ending, swallowing the beauty
that waits for us as we look up

Lovely and lonely and resolute. and that ending....my.
I don't look up much - I avoid the light - at least the broiler here in the high desert but the sunsets are appealing to me...
Thought this piece spoke volumes

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much Tammy. Your kind words are always appreciated my friend,

[Angi]

The days just roll on by. With the sun there is a sliver of hope. The night just takes him on down, again. Lost without her. Angi~

[Jack...]

Thank you so much Angi, happy you liked this.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Hi Jack, Glad we are still 'in the game'! Another powerful poem full of pathos. Loss is indeed a blight but to hold on to it is the blight redoubled!

[Jack...]

Blight redoubled, now that is a new new one on me...Thanks so much John.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

another beautiful love poem from you...this one makes me wonder...separation causing longing...or is the loved one deceased and it is the agony of loss depicted here.

either way...excellent write, Jack.

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Jacob. I guess it can be either way you want it to be.

[Jack...]

Yes, this one, I read yesterday already and I really loved it, for (well you know how I am connected to the moon and sun on my own way). This was so inspiring too. It was sad, but there is difference in a real sad poem, that often tells anger and hurt in it, then this one, for I found so much beauty in it... the way you pick up also those little important things, in real life, by observing is fantastic!

"I have come to determine
one night sitting on the front porch
counting fireflies and missing you,"

Here you let us see, that connection through even fireflies
can be true. For they dance together, and the person in this write
is alone, and misses his other half. (that's poetry) that's truly poetry
And I can't say it enough, you're a hell of a writer :D
Great poem, with all elements in it... you've said it all my friend.

- Elisa

[Jack...]

Thank you so much. I am sorry, I did not realize you read this already. Thank you for your kind words as my smile has grown so much larger because of you. I am connected to the moon for it is my friend. I can always count on it to shine on me, even on my sadest days. You my friend, shine on me to with your sweet words.

Oh don't worry my friend, I read every piece at least 4/5 times for I give a review, that makes me probably a slow reviewer on here, but you can be sure it's really meant, and heartfelt. :) La luna keeps me safe always too... so we share that... I remember your words on my ~ Refreshment poem, and I'm glad after all it did made you write... :)

[Holly Mason]

another moon , another night without you
what a closing
written with a Jack touch , always
thank you for sharing fine sir...like your choice of artwork much

[Jack...]

Thank you so much Holly, for the smiles this morning.

[Zahra]

Splendid imagery, really loved this poem filled with emotions, being spoken from the soul.

[Jack...]

Thank you so much my friend

[Astro]

Gorgeous descriptions of the environment offset by your yearning my friend beautifully done.

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Astro.

[Astro]

You're most welcome.

[Carolann Dowsett]

Deep and beautiful and full of melancholy. Another wonderful poem Jack.

[Jack...]

Carolann, my few smiles come as a result of you. Thank you so very much.

[Carolann Dowsett]

Welcome Jack :)

[Sami Khalil]

Too much sadness for me to read Jack along with the great imagery that is so lovely . I hope things will change and the beloved will be back in your life ...Splendid ...:)

[Jack...]

Thank you Sami

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...:)