La Luna D'oro

By the unfolding head

Sat, 05 Feb 2011
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5 comments
 

Stopping in the street
pausing for a moment
to capture like a lens
a snapshot night scene
realising empty daydream
just the moon and me
shadows cast across the snow
and parked cars
droplets of breath
drip and twinkle as icy mist
a ghostly trail
from my alcohol dry lips

At the crossroad of my street
I can see where I live
I can see my home
where the future sits

Outside the pub
beer barrels stand forlorn
simple and wet
an ancient lantern bows
to doff its illuminated cap
waiting for my next step
listening to my nothingness

Just the moon and me
pausing for a moment

Certificate U
Poem
Autobiography

Comments

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Hi the unfolding head, I like the way you describe what you see as you make your way home, you have really captivated the moment. Thanks for the read. Jenny.

 

Submitted by insertponceyfre... on
I really like this too

 

Submitted by ScoZen on
Hi unfold. I thought this tale was excellent. I can see it in black and white, film noir. Regards
ScoZen

Submitted by the unfolding head on
Hi ScoZ yeah that's cool.. the streets i'm talking about in this poem have that look to them, great to shoot in black and white - as you say. It's cool that came across for you. thanks

ddf

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
Don't know how I missed this one. Love the imagery throughout, with the last two stanzas 'the icing on the cake'. Very much enjoyed. Tina