I Hear Her Scream

Four red walls: January

Reeds grabble and grope on a distant shore; long since washed away. Smells, at once sweet and repulsive brush the air. Deep emerald vines weave tapestry and lace across the sand.

 

Playful footsteps, a child’s footsteps

dance over mud and mire.

What seems a horror to eyes of age,

brings joy to a child’s fire.

 

     She stares out to sea. The reeds seem to carry her across the marsh in an unhindered dance.

 

“If I could know now what I will,

or see now what I shall,

oh, what a wonderful vision of hope it would be.”

 

     Spinning and laughter fill her mind as she turns toward the blazing sun. Before her stand four stone walls:

 

Scarlet to think by;

crimson to grow;

cardinal to dream by;

ruby to know.

 

     On each wall, a crystal door. Through each door, a sacred path. In silence she grasps at the way.

     “What if I choose poorly?” (Scarlet.)

         “How can I know what will become?” (Crimson.)

   “Do I hold good or evil in my hand?” (Cardinal.)

        “Will I sing or weep?” (Ruby.)

     Her answer cries, “Piercing silence!”

 

This dream, a life;

this life, a dream.

Immersed in darkness,

I hear her scream.

Author's Note

Excerpts from the first chapter of An Owl on the Moon: A Journal From the Edge of Darkness… January.

Reviews

[Mrudula Rani]

The four stone walls hold four crystal doors, All the four doors are hiding wisdom essential for development of a soul to its full potential. One needs to open all the doors to know the purpose of life, but must not be obsessed only with one choice. Wonderful and wise knowledge filled in your writings.
Eu não tenho bastante português para explicar que eu sentou-se. Suas poesias são fora de série. Adorei muito. Uma grande abraço. Tudo de bom.

[An owl on the moon]

Muito obrigado! Yes... it is true... we are presented with so many choices... every day. Some are simple. And some transform our lives forever. Suas palavras de bondade sempre me enchem de alegria. Que esta semana lhe traga inspiração e paz em tudo que fizer. Um grande abraço.

[Mrudula Rani]

Obrigada, agradeço muito. Desejaria ti uma grande semana de muitas felicidades.

[An owl on the moon]

Que a alegria venha para nós dois esta semana, querido poeta!

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

Through the deepest darkness comes the brightest light🌹🌹

[Ms. Tutolo]

I like your word choice, "grabble & grope", "emerald vines weave tapestry", "lacing the sand". However, my personal opinion is that I don't like how "footsteps" was repeated. How exactly does spinning "fill" her mind? Maybe a different word choice? I absolutely love the verse that includes the various shades of red & how it rhymes, it's fantastic.

[An owl on the moon]

I am so grateful for your kindness in reading and offering your insights. May you continue to enjoy your moments here.

[AllenS]

Poised on a treshold, the mind plays as it offers a vision of the future.

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you so much for stopping here to share your lifting thoughts.

[Cherrie Palmer]

The innocence of a child, will it be preserved or not. This is very dramatic not forced but cleverly delivered.

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you, dear Cherrie. Sometimes I wonder what might have changed in the lives of those we read about in the news had another door been opened for them.

[Cherrie Palmer]

The balance between survival and death is so slight it does make you wonder

[Ghania]

I must say. THIS IS WRITTEN SO BEAUTIFULLY!!
oh my, I wish I could write something like this. I really admire your way of presenting it Craig. Always a pleasure to read your work. =")

[An owl on the moon]

You encourage my heart so much! Coming to read your inspirations in moments. Always so rich and deep. :)

[Ghania]

Oh thank you Craig. Seniors like you always help and motivate me to do better.

[Nipplegrinder]

I'm so impressed with the presentation of this. Really well penned.

[An owl on the moon]

I am truly grateful for your kind words. :)

[Alfred Kukitz]

intensely written with wonderful scenic renderings. i felt entranced on how the words enveloped me.

regards,
al

[An owl on the moon]

Your uplifting words are so appreciated, al.

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

Wonderful🌹touching and alive🦋

[An owl on the moon]

Your lifting words are such a blessing. :)