Lyrical Laments - 20. Chapter 20 Wish and Invitation

14 minutes ago, Parker Owens said:

I liked Wish for the hope and longing I feel in it; and Invitation for the many, many images of summer you brought to mind. Thank you. 

Thanks, Parker.  

Ah, the moon. Our fond watcher, always there, always looking out for us. I love the moon, and the sense of hope it brings to the night. A very sweet Wish. 

And what's a beautiful, sunny day without a breeze to carry back the memories of summers past? Invitation, indeed.

Very evocative, Gary. The moon, and summer. You've touched on two of my favorite subjects!

On 7/12/2019 at 12:44 AM, Geron Kees said:

Ah, the moon. Our fond watcher, always there, always looking out for us. I love the moon, and the sense of hope it brings to the night. A very sweet Wish. 

And what's a beautiful, sunny day without a breeze to carry back the memories of summers past? Invitation, indeed.

Very evocative, Gary. The moon, and summer. You've touched on two of my favorite subjects!

 

 

Two of my favorite things as well. Who hasn't made a silent wish to the moon or the stars or the heavens? I'm pleased you found sweetness in this one. And is there anything better than working up a sweat in summer, and standing in a breeze to cool down?   Or to wake up in the morning, and smell the lilacs on the breeze coming through your window? Thank you reading and commenting, buddy.  

Wish. I do believe in the magic of the moon too. (in secret) I'm sure she listens not only to wolves.

Invitation makes me want to sleep outside watch the stars and listen to summer noises while fleeing the stifling heat in the house.

5 hours ago, aditus said:

Wish. I do believe in the magic of the moon too. (in secret) I'm sure she listens not only to wolves.

Invitation makes me want to sleep outside watch the stars and listen to summer noises while fleeing the stifling heat in the house.

 

Thanks, Adi! I will never lose my fascination with the moon. We humans and mother earth... and wolves... are tuned to it... this ancient deity to whom many have prayed over the centuries. She has heard my hopes and dreams many times, and has even granted some of my wishes.  

Right after I wrote Invitation, a strong breeze came up... so Cookie and I went out and played some soccer with a little football.   She did most of the running.   I appreciate the support, Adi.  

What is it about the Moon that defies all our knowledge?  Despite having walked on her dusty surface, a mere mention conjures up ancient magic and millenia of dreams....chills enveloped me as your words wove their spell.

Lucky you, with all of outdoors to waft in on that breeze--I get occasional flowers, mown lawns and the tinge of exhaust from passing cars outside my door...or the wail of sirens or yells of students on a game day....

17 minutes ago, ColumbusGuy said:

What is it about the Moon that defies all our knowledge?  Despite having walked on her dusty surface, a mere mention conjures up ancient magic and millenia of dreams....chills enveloped me as your words wove their spell.

Lucky you, with all of outdoors to waft in on that breeze--I get occasional flowers, mown lawns and the tinge of exhaust from passing cars outside my door...or the wail of sirens or yells of students on a game day....

Chills? Wow. Thanks for keeping me company while I pay homage to her. She is magic, and her physical pull is very real. I am lucky to live where I do. So many times I considered letting the farm go, but I just couldn't, and now I can enjoy what it has to offer.   Thanks for your unwavering support, buddy. XOXOXOXO

Both are lovely! Thanks for sharing. 

1 hour ago, JeffreyL said:

Both are lovely! Thanks for sharing. 

Thanks, Jeffrey! I'm pleased you found them so, and I love that you brought me back to these, right when I needed to read something positive.    

Two chapters without a lament.  Both poems created wonderful images.  I so enjoy those images of nature you write.  This reminded me of some of your descriptions in Larkspur.   I'm sure all those walks you have taken in the woods around your home have inspired both the poems as well as parts of Larkspur.

2 hours ago, raven1 said:

Two chapters without a lament.  Both poems created wonderful images.  I so enjoy those images of nature you write.  This reminded me of some of your descriptions in Larkspur.   I'm sure all those walks you have taken in the woods around your home have inspired both the poems as well as parts of Larkspur.

Well, these were laments of a sort. Lamenting to the moon for a want, and lamenting to the wind to take away the stifling heat that stills life. We poets have license.  

It's interesting what you say about Larkspur, Terry. Absolutely, the nature surrounding me has inspired my writing, and I got to use that in the Sidewinder series. It's funny, but when someone mentions Larkspur, I smile broadly. What a tremendous journey it was for me. Cheers!  

Sidewinder and Larkspur were tremendous journeys for me as a reader.  I think others who have read those novels would readily agree.

47 minutes ago, raven1 said:

Sidewinder and Larkspur were tremendous journeys for me as a reader.  I think others who have read those novels would readily agree.

That is comforting to hear. It was a lonely, depressing time, but at least something good came out of the pandemic for me.