Sunlight like smiles

By hilary west

Fri, 11 Mar 2016
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Aurora, Aurora Borealis, Snow

 

Sunlight, like smiles,

Opens my eyes.

I see you for what you are.

Strangely it is unexpected,

Like a bright dagger

Of crystalline sex.

 

Orchestra in the dark

Plays all my melodies.

As the sun comes up

The tunes change.

Beautiful harmony

Now a cacophony strutting death.

 

Sweeping into the shore,

Eternal tides

Are a never ending clock of time.

For one day only

I wear a crown of seven stars,

And sea-serenity fills my mind.

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Comments

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

There's something quite peaceful and dreamlike about this poem Hilary.

I love the idea of wearing a crown of seven stars and sea-serenity filling your mind. I had this image of you on a beach alone at night watching the ocean, the sky full of bright twinkling stars. Maybe you are meditating. An orchestra in the dark playing melodies.

Some beautiful descriptions here that captured my imagination.

Many thanks for sharing. You should write more poetry.

Jenny. smiley

 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Seems some deep poignant disillusionment. Serenity will always get disturbed in this life, and even with respect and honesty in companionship, so much hurt can happen. I hope you know some real serenity and hope in midst of the cacophony times. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by hilary west on

Hi, Jenny

I'm so glad this appeared dream-like and serene to you, but the despair is in there too. A lot of my poems are double edged, but I do not write many. A lot get thrown out. Nice to hear from you, Jenny, and I appreciate your positive feedback!  smiley  HW

 

Submitted by hilary west on

Hi, Rhiannon,

Thanks for reading and commenting. It is certainly about disillusionment and yet in spite of this there is hope and there is serenity in there too. It is very important not to lose sight of Hope. Snowdrop is a favourite flower. Best Wishes, yes HW