Night Light

I live in God's Fir Tree Forest Garden. All around standing at attention are the Douglas Firs. They are all ready beautiful but when the moon comes out to play...Look out! I know we can all identify.

Night Light

 

Sometimes, with the arrival of night, sleep will not come. 

All is anticipation, waiting and watching.

 Like a great and beautiful paper lantern glowing in obsidian night.

 For it, this soul longs and waits. 

I find comfort in gentle glowing presence of warm peace. 

Luna arches through the sweet velvet heavens and leaves her blessed reflection. 

I revel in long stretching luminous projection against my own backyard.

 It is metamorphosis. 

Nothing is left but wonders, to gaze transfixed, wide eyed at beautiful night magic. Where are the angels? Do they wonder at my joy?

 How does it feel to observe a mortal being, in awe? I am in awe every time.

 Over and over, a renewed experience. 

These eyes rejoice!

Late and later, sleepy eyed but still I search and quest.

 Every corner and tree top spire is new glossy covering.

 So like a little child, wanting to stay, not missing a so special treat. ? 

I am so thirsty!  Can I have another drink of moonlight? 

The canopy above releases glow upon glow in refined perfection’s projection.

 Late night streamers unite in silvery silhouette; a black light show!

 Where did the time go, fleeting heart-beats ticking? 

 My inner soul sees through physical vision phenomenon.

 Clockwork moonlight comes and will again.

 Again glory’s night light will hold me in close caress. 

We will meet gazing face to face. 

Bathe me in your moon light. 

This heart will await your glowing signal.

Bright night candle.

Kathy Van Kurin July, 2018

Reviews

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

I have a poem not yet posted here where I say Sth like drinking and bathing in moonlight for I'm a fervent lunar lover so I found your version ESP entrancing as my senses delve and indulge into your night magic poetry. You muse eloquently my poetic friend, I hope to read from your ink a lifetime. Kudos.
And warm greetings.
You may read my newest, my poetry is lucid though, as English is not my mother tongue, yet there are those who say I write good for an easterner with English as a second language so I go on spurred by that.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

You know everyone finds the night sky with it's starry host and of course moonlight to be pretty awesome. I see by your above words that you enjoy it as well.
Blessings to you and thanks so much for your fun review. Loved it!
Kathy

[Crowley]

It may be the expanse, the beauty, the mystery or the incredible longing that makes us gaze skyward thinking of all that is and may be possible. You took every one of these and folded it into a beautiful narrative that left me wanting to stare at the sky and wonder what can be. Great piece!

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Crowley,
Your thoughts on this subject have inspired me too! I am so glad that we people can find things in common. I can tell that you are a writer by your review. There is more to think about and to exalt in.....as you say- 'what can be.' I love that!
Blessings and thanks for reading and responding so beautifully.
Kathy

[M.E.Lyle]

This expression of your moon thoughts seems flawless. I don't doubt that most of us have been there before. It's such a fascinating thing, looking up at the moon. So many thoughts pass through my head. I am in awe of its very presence.
A wonderful write.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

M.E.Lyle,
It is great to read the commonality with the feelings of another. So many times we understand and identify with one another and can rejoice in those things which make us tick-which give us joy. Thank you so much!!
Blessings to you.
Kathy

[Pete]

the moon has always fascinated man and is the inspiration of oh so much. wonderful, heavenly, celestial write of the almighty. mesmerizing and leaves a lasting impression ... :)

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Heh there Pete,
Your words were just what I needed tonight- encouraging and supportive and edifying. I know that things like that are so strengthening.
Blessings,
Kathy

[Coyote Poetry]

A wonderful poem shared dear Kathy.
"Bathe me in your moon light.
This heart will await your glowing signal."
I love the full moon night upon the lake St. Clair lake. A blessing to see. Thank you for shairng the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Coyote,
You are thoughtful to come here and take time out of your life to spread a little comfort by giving positve words of your own. thank you for that. I appreciate it very much. I was just closing up shop for the night and thought I'd take one more look here. Nice to see you. bless you so much
Kathy
PS We all can take so much from God's great handiwork. It is like a special occasion every time.

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree Kathy and always a pleasure to read your work.

[wordman]

bathe me in the moonlight,send in the sand man,send me that peaceful sleep
so in my dreams i can conquer this land

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Ron,
You are so eloquent right off the bat. Love it! Your meaning is real. Moonlight is of the night. We wish for peace and rest and good dreams. Is the above review part of something you wrote? If not I hope you put into something. Let me know so I can read it. I love moonlight stuff. So many to too. Thank you for reading. Your real and down to earth reviews are cool. Bless you bunches!
Kathy

[wordman]

it just came to me on this review kathy,but it sounds like a good write could come from it,,,you`re welcome

[wordman]

the moon will bathe you in her light
the stars will will lead the way
the sun will nourish you
the water will let you grow

God will feed all his children
and clothe them in beautiful colors

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Yea! You rock. I love prose. My kinda stuff. Probably cuz I havn't written actual classic poetry. Thank you Ron. I wish you beauty and the blessings of God as you seek His face and presence.

[wordman]

am down trodden

[barleygirl]

I am a moonchild & I’ve written tons of moon poems, but this is the best one I’ve read! Your descriptions are brilliant & dancing & unique & so graphic! “I revel in long stretching luminous projection” – I’ve watched this a million times & never thought to include it in a poem. Your style of observing things is popping with originality! “How does it feel to observe a mortal being in awe?” Another stroke of genius! Perspective is everything in writing & you toss & turn thru a variety that is stunning. “I am so thirsty! Can I have another drink of moonlight?” – This might be my favorite moon poem line of all time. This is just too much. I might never get the courage to write another moon poem after this stroke of pure luminescence! (JUST KIDDING! Can I stop a freight train?) Fondly, Margie

[Kathy Van Kurin]

barleygirl,
The thing I love the most about your reviews is your openness! You just express yourself so beautifully. It is wonderful to see your viewpoint as it comes from your own experience in writing and life. That is how we learn from one another. Life is somehow sweetened by this sharing. Thank you and thank you again for your encouragement. I have been feeling very dry of soul lately but think that I am finding myself back on track to right more poety-prose from inner inspiration. It cannot be taken for granted. Again, bless you Margie for the gift you possess of lifting the souls of others with words that twinkle and shine just like the night heavens.
Blessings dear writer friend!
Kathy

[dead letter office]

lovely write. I love the full blood moon rising out of the ocean. Too often light pollution obscures the starry host but knowing a smattering of astronomy they are fascinating and the photos from telescopes expose their beauty.

"I am so thirsty! Can I have another drink of moonlight?" Comparison to a bright night candle is beautiful

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Christos Victor,
Your descriptive explanation above sets my inner picture book going. I love it! Yes light pollution is a reality for me so I have to get my night light magic when the most light possible are out. I have a pair of binoculars (my husband's) which he give me free use of. They really add a lot to the enjoyment. Bless you for sharing a little of you day in visiting me here and sharing your own unique play on this little piece of mine. I hope you find much inspiration in your life and writing.
Kathy

[dead letter office]

thank you Kathy, please feel free to review one of my poems... perhaps "on Narraganset Bay" might interest you.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Oh the joys of insomnia... but when we have it appreciating the beauty of night is the way to spend it.

I really love this part...

I am so thirsty! Can I have another drink of moonlight?
The canopy above releases glow upon glow in refined perfection’s projection.
Late night streamers unite in silvery silhouette; a black light show!

[Fabian G. Franklin]

Nothing like moonlight on a still night. I've seen the full moon as big as a dinner plate out on the prairie where you could count the craters on its surface. It's magical and kind of frightening the first time. I enjoyed the read. Enchanting.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

How exciting! For you to realay something as descriptive as that is just beyond anything I have experienced. A prairie moon. that sounds like a great title. I wish you would write about that. Blessings,
Kathy