Moonlight Ponderings

T.S. Elliot inspired this one....

Moonlight Ponderings……

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Ponder, we do, the midnight sky

Each of us, alone, separate and nigh

You in Ecuador and me here

Separated in longing quite severe

Pondering the stars and the moon lit night

Sharing the glow yet out of sight

I cannot see your face or feel your touch

Yet a connection exists ever so rough

May you gaze upon the lunar orb above

And think of me as I gaze in love

Waiting until the time we can share

The touch and kiss sans distance fair

Mind’s restless wanderings a far

Of hikes past in Audobon’s park

And shared explorations

Through Nottaway’s Plantation

Of cross country expeditions

You in your truck and me in my car

I’d follow you anywhere

Down highways domain

Roadside hotels and eating lomain

Ever, just out of touch of me

My mind and my life to be

A wanderer, explorer of life’s questions….

You cannot be satisfied

Living  statesside

with land and a horse

Some puppies, a pack, and children of course….

 

My heart is yours to be carried at will

Yet you belong somewhere I cannot follow

For studies could not be treated so shallow

Our time is not now, nor will it ever be

Our time together must be just a memory

 

White, gray, dusky clouds pass across our midnight light

Our spectral connection is lost in the dust

Of nature’s time and distance’s cusp.

What was is then best tucked away

In the precious memories of the day

Yet often times I read of you

 

I hear your name and ponder anew

I look up and what do I see?

The moon at full swoon, looking down on just me.

 

Bright Ocean Star, May 2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

I hope you like it!

Reviews

[Deuces]

I enjoyed the lines regarding how the stars and moon are a conduit. It's true that even afar, we share certain things at the same exact time, regardless of distance. That energy is powerful and strong. True chemistry, love and yearning in this story. Awesome.

[Bright Ocean Star]

Thank you, G. I am happy to see you here again. Thank you for your kind words...:)

[icelandicblue]

This is lovely...before Skype and facetime there were the stars and the moon to gaze together yet apart. You've brought that connection back with celestial beauty. There is a quiet sigh throughout this piece.

[Bright Ocean Star]

Oh, Ice, you have no idea....or every idea, as the case may be. I guess i'm not too good at disguising my feelings...but then what is poetry good for if you can't use it for a good catharsis now and then? I've just been wanting to write a good moonlight poem, and long memories ago inspired this one. Thank you for your lovely review and reading my cathartic words....be blessed!

[Sami Khalil]

Wonderful pondering indeed tucked away in the precious wrappings of love. Long distance in the spectral connections. Bravo....................

[Bright Ocean Star]

Thank you, Sami....There's something about long distance romances that are tailor-made for poetry...:)

[Sami Khalil]

Yep. True. You are welcome...:)............................

[Benita-Staebell M - Kin..]

I got the same thing Jacob did like a long distance relationship
looks like what the 2 lovers also did remember each other
for the things they did and the romantic settings like the Moonlight night
and still them remaining in their
hearts But just a Memory.


Nice work Well played.

thank you for sharing this amazing piece. blessings kindred poet

[Bright Ocean Star]

Thank you for stopping by and leaving a review...bless you kindred spirit..

[Benita-Staebell M - KindredPoet]

You're quite welcome my friend. it's my pleasure. blessings kindred poet

[Woody]

oh, yes I like it. "sharing the glow, yet out of sight". very romantic. beautiful write.

[Bright Ocean Star]

Thank you, Woody. I'm happy you liked it. Thanks for stopping by....

[Ramona Hughes]

A very personal piece...your word choices make it sing with an ethereal charm. The concept of a long distance relationship and love that cannot be is classic, your treatment of the subject is brilliant. Well written and enjoyable. Thank you for a fantastic read.

Ramona Hughes

[Bright Ocean Star]

Thank you, Ramona....I'm honored you liked it. Thank you for stopping by to read it and leave a review. Be blessed....

[Ghost of Jupiter]

Oh Anne this is beautiful.. the moon has such a way of casting an intoxicating love spell, It represents romance and brings us together even over great distances. Loved this write...you have a great heartfelt voice here. Gorgeous.

[Bright Ocean Star]

Thank you for reading another one, Kalypso. I'm always happy to see you and read your reviews. This one was a little different, and I'm happy you enjoyed it. Be blessed, my friend.

[Lyn Anderson]

I see Eliot's influence for sure in this. A lovely write.

[Bright Ocean Star]

Thank you, KLG....I'm so happy you stopped by for a read and review. I always appreciate your opinion, and I'm honored you liked it.

[Dhaye]

Excellent piece, BOS. It's not because I really like the concept but the structure is just apt for the beautiful lines you crafted.
Indeed, when two hearts beat as one, even in a distance, there will only be one moon for them...
Impressive!

[Bright Ocean Star]

Thank you for stopping by, Dhaye....I'm honored you liked it....:)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i like this Anne...reminds me of my relationship...long distance, but often we talk about looking up at the moon to feel a certain closeness, knowing it is the same moon for both of us...and that even with the distance we are two stars in the same sky....sharing love.

[Bright Ocean Star]

You did that, too? It must be the poet in both of us. You hit the nail on the head, Jacob....Thank you. I'm very honored that you like this one. :)

[A. Amos]

Anne this is one of the best work of your's truly amazing!

[Bright Ocean Star]

Oh, Amos....you are so sweet. I've been studying T.S. Elliot's style and I love his poetry. Like I said, he inspired me to write this one. I guess my muse has been taking her vitamins...:) Thank you ever so much, my friend...Are you publishing anything new lately?

[A. Amos]

You're most welcome my friend, this was classic...

Just busy writing my books:)

A