Strumming, Once More with Feeling

By lupus tenebrae

The way the creek
furrows in song
...

sharing tenebrous words
by
the dying afternoon sun

resembles a friend
strumming her lullabies
once more
...

with feeling;

coaxing fireflies
into a subservient dance,
their effervescent waltz
drawing lime-green halos

against the shapeless contrast
of the sky.

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Published on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. Filed under: "Reflective" and "Poetry"

Author's Note:

It's something, that's all I can ask for, really.

Comments on "Strumming, Once More with Feeling"

A former member wrote: I love the portrait that you painted in this poem.
On Monday, August 19, 2013, Void Vortex (298) wrote:

Yo, this is sick! Saw one of your first pieces and the improvement in your wording is quite obvious. Nice!
On Monday, July 29, 2013, xZombie Poptartzx (332) wrote:

Lovely â™¥ The imagery near the end was superb. xoxo
A former member wrote: I felt I had to read it aloud, to fully experience the fluid quality of the piece. The imagery is also very appealing. The whole thing is just... Beautiful!
On Saturday, July 13, 2013, Nehema (958) wrote:

Took me to my past, picnics that turned into bonfires with friends pulling out instruments and the taods and insects playing along. Beautiful lil melody here, thanks - XXOO
A former member wrote: I love the constant songs that only creeks can create, babbling & soothing, strumming the deepest of tunes. You bring much to life to these images. Cool summertime piece, Jared.