Under Moonlight

          "Under Moonlight"

Oh, if I had the power to swirl days

Into night, and nights into days to keep    

On holding sublime moments; kissing stars,

Dancing under Selene as sun warms me!

If I could be in the heart of a rose,

Listening to petals chatting together;

Preparing their debut under the sun,

I would become a butterfly forever.  

Oh, if I could soar over on a cloud,

And fall lightly like the mist before rain,

I would become a bird of paradise

To save all birds of prey from harm of man!  

Oh, if I could chat with an oak tree
On a summer's eve, and beg wisdom's eye;
I would be astray from suffering now,
Saving children born into dark beliefs!

Ah, yes! If I had the power to make

The world free of disasters; and to smile,

Cleansing all sorrows and pain of the soul,

I would kiss the stars of the human cosmos! 

© - Carol Phelan Aebby 

Reviews

[Butch Decatoria]

Amen, I could I would also - but power is the illusion, and asking for that to force change would be redundant. But if only ... something would only give... great imagery, and hopeful poetry. If only there were more people like you in the world. Great write.

[ANTO]

I loved the thought of this - "to swirl days
Into night, and nights into days" - like different coloured paints in a tin - brilliant!

Petals chatting to prepare their debut - wow ! a petal debutante ball - again brilliant !

"Oh, if I could chat with an oak tree
On a summer's eve, and beg wisdom's eye;
I would be astray from suffering now,
Saving children born into dark beliefs!" - I liked this too - very eloquent

Thanks for sharing Carol

[Richard Helbert]

very beautiful words and style I enjoyed reading this very much, it evoked emotion and imagery which made the words come alive

[Eternal Poet]

Lovely words, beautiful poetry!

[Double T]

If I had a thought translator for every thing I am think about this piece of work. I would write them down on this review because I have nothing less to say. Except this is an awesome poem to read. :)

[Carol Phelan Aebby]

Thank you Poet!

Your words are treasured.

Wishing you creativity and bliss!
Carol Phelan Aebby

[Chris]

THIS has left a quiet and thought-full smile in its wake. I did listen to your voice BEFORE I read this piece so I know what the tones and the rhythm of the words would be. They fit you as does this one.

[Carol Phelan Aebby]

Thank you Poet!

Your lovely presence and gracious words are treasured.

With respect and smiles,
Carol Phelan Aebby