Cloudy Winds and Fitful gods

The stars twinkled down on me tonight...

Cloudy Winds and Fitful gods…

 

Silent wake and rapid clouds

Rip across the moonlit shroud

Racing winds blow way up high

Up above the cool, winter sky

Stars above lie stationary

Winking and blinking patient, airy

Moonlight translucent behind gray vapors

Moisture’s droplets wafts and whispers

 

Impatient, racing, rapid winds

Cross the heavens like the son of Zeus

hot on the trail of a wayward muse

 

What lies in wait, causing winds’ distress?

Has Zeus insulted Hera with another mistress?

No thunder rumbles on this night….

Yon silence sways quiet and bright.

 

Bright Ocean Star; March 4, 2015

 

 

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i really like this theory of what creates a storm...i taught a mythology class...and for fun, had the students write and then play out a scenario in which zeus and hera were in therapy together, trying to save their relationship.

oh those damn mistresses create such storms...

[Bright Ocean Star]

That class would have produced some great poetry, Jacob! What a great idea for a class project. This one was inspired by my young son's reading project. They were studying the greek gods, and he had to do a poster and research Haephestus, Hera's son, I believe. I didn't know about her marital problems before this. Quite fascinating!

[MomzillaNC]

Brilliant. It's almost like being part of the storm

[Bright Ocean Star]

Thank you, MommaZ. I'm happy you like this one.

[MomzillaNC]

yw :)

[Sami Khalil]

Enchanting imagery as those mythology folklore's of the ancient world. So much we can learn and see the contentedness of relationships even in that genre. Excellent...:)........

[Bright Ocean Star]

Thank you, Sami! I deeply appreciate you dropping in to read and review this one. :) You've made my morning. Be blessed!

[Sami Khalil]

My pleasure. Any time...:).......................

[Lyn Anderson]

This poem has a wonderful rhythm and a quiet mystery to it. Just lovely. I too, miss our friends, especially Frieda. The people who delight in cyber bullying just move on to new prey. If I had one piece of advice to give women in this place or any other internet site, it would be don't put your photo up. I am sorry, it's true, that one little move will save you half the grief people may cause you. I wish it were not so, but it is.

[Bright Ocean Star]

You are right, KL....I had a girl ask me why I don't post my real name or my picture, and I told her that the web was not a safe place to be open and accessible. It's safer to keep your identity to yourself as much as possible. Take care and thanks for dropping in...:)

[Einstein Noodle]

its a crisp winter's very full moon here .. was taking it in when i let the dog out this morning so your picture is close and vivid ... nice contrast of hectic winds of the heavens, mythos and the coming calm .. in this case after the storm .. ahhhhhh the silence
peace and joy
E.

[Bright Ocean Star]

Thank you, E. I had the feeling it was a full moon. The clouds were back illuminated in the most ethereal light last night, but I didn't see the moon, itself. It was so strange. There were no winds down low, amongst the trees. It was all way up high in the heavens last night.

[Einstein Noodle]

a beautiful, powerful scene well depicted ..
E.

[Bright Ocean Star]

thank you! I am happy you enjoyed it...:)

[Lyndy]

This is a well written beautiful poem! :D

[Bright Ocean Star]

Thank you, Lyndy. I'm happy you liked this one. Thank you for stopping by...:)