Awaken, dreamer

From "An Owl on the Moon"

What fills your heart with fright?

Is it brilliant day or darking night?

 

The howling sun consumes

the paling sparkle of the moon

 

With step on step you find

the tortured banter of your mind

 

Now clouds your shifting sky

Awaken, dreamer, it’s time to die...

Reviews

[Ken Simm.]

Now this must be read aloud; or certainly in a whisper by Karloff or Price. And there must be dry ice.
This is dark but seeming light. Exactly how the subject is. I love the way you have melded format, subject and message in this multi layered piece.

[An owl on the moon]

Ken, so glad to have you by again! This came from the darkest places of me, though even there I reach for the light. Thank you my friend.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

C Froman,
Such a complex layering of meaning within our inner selves. Humanity is always growing or stagnating. This was an interesting focus on being caught up in a place of shadow. Then to find it's opposite side is the final hope. Bless you much Kathy

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you so much for your light here, Kathy. Wishing you such joy and peace for your new year, and so much hope in each day.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

C. Froman,
How wonderful to read and absorb positive words from others such as yours! I am glad your voice is in the world. Keep speaking. Bless you.

[An owl on the moon]

Appreciate your words so much, Kathy!

[Beccy]

There are no shadows at night, save those cast by the illumination of guttered street lamps; but there are dark corners where our greatest fears ever dwell, which were my thoughts as I read these lines.

Beccy.

[An owl on the moon]

Yes, so true. Thank you Beccy. And how there are dark places within that hide from the light.

[JessyJacob]

Than you and appreciate the views of Beccy. It matches with my view.

[T Passos]

Loved the poem, sounded like a familiar music. Reality may shed some rays of light somewhat undesirable for a dreamer. Only when the moon and sun come to terms will the moon sparkle more and the sun sing . Like the shifting sky, I like to beliebe pain is mutable. Hope you're well C Froman.
Lots of love

[An owl on the moon]

Obrigado, amiga! These words came from a very dark place in me, but I am doing much better now. Sending love and light across the sea. :)

[JessyJacob]

I feel the first drop and first impression looks best(as per saying first impression is best impression), because we never introduced to them, but the one that lasts and stays best ever is the best in your darkest corner,
this is out of my personal experience, may not be matching with your views Craig.

[JessyJacob]

sorry mistaken, may be*

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you so much for your comments and blessed words.

[Nancy Kathleen]

A very spontaneous writing.
One of a kind indeed!

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you so very much, Nancy!

[Miss Owl]

A very strong and haunting poem. I felt the dark shadows passing me by as I read this.
Well written poem. Has a powerful feel to it.

[An owl on the moon]

I so appreciate your kindness, dear poet. This one came from a very dark place inside me. May the dreams always find a way to live.

[Miss Owl]

I appreciate your work very much.

[MOON]

Love the rhyme love the thoughts. Beautiful and poignant.

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you so much, MOON. I appreciate you.

[Valentine]

This one when read aloud sounds like the old time masters. Nice write. Valentine

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you, dear poet. It was written for my book, and it did ache of ancient things.

[Ted Kniffen]

A very well written poem. What fills your heart indeed...the interplay of light and dark weaves a tone that plays at the back of the mind like midnight blues. Good write

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you so much for your insights, Ted. Appreciate you stopping to read.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

We re all afraid of something and we must eventually face them to truly feel alive. Love that last stanza.