THERE IS WILDNESS IN ME

THERE IS WILDNESS IN ME

A Poem by An owl on the moon
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I was born under the glintering of a gray Cheshire moon...

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I was born under the glintering of a gray Cheshire moon

On a January day, with bright echoes of the blue June

And in the lace of a meadow’s sweet saffron skirt

You would find me in untamed wilding dreams to flirt

No chains could hold my restless sun-stained skin

Ancient mariner in antique rhymes had raged within

I devoured bolts of light that dance on howls of thunder

In the fiercing fires of stars with sapphired rich plunder

Found Aladdin’s lamp in Seurat’s surreal brass painted feast

Riding into Xanadu with Kubla Khan’s power unleashed

Now listening to skies’ scarlet serenade being set free

I beat my primal chest, for there is wildness in me…

© 2016 An owl on the moon


Author's Note

An owl on the moon
“But you, children of space, you restless in rest, you shall not be trapped nor tamed.”
― Kahlil Gibran

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You would find me in untamed wilding dreams to flirt
AWESOME JUST BEYOND AWESOME LINE.
KEEP UP

Posted 7 Years Ago


An owl on the moon

7 Years Ago

Thank you so much, Apoorva! May this World Poetry Day bring you endless inspiration! :)
Everyone has curbed wild instincts in them which are just waiting to flow out..
I liked..
And in the lace. ..
I devoured bolts of light. ..

Posted 7 Years Ago


An owl on the moon

7 Years Ago

I so appreciate your thoughts, your time here, emerald. And yes, there is much inside us all that hi.. read more
Beautiful!
The dreamer...the explorer...the grabber of adventures penned so we can fly with them, and through them. My favorite line in this is rich in imagery and flavor: 'And in the lace of a meadow’s sweet saffron skirt'

Yet the poem as a whole speaks to every heart that has ever felt that restlessness within...it touches all of us who: 'beat my primal chest, for there is wildness in me…'

Perfect!

Posted 8 Years Ago


An owl on the moon

8 Years Ago

Again you lift these words with your light. Thank you! May you always find strength through the wil.. read more
Froman,
Beautiful essay of the incredible inticracies of human spirtit desiring to fly to dream. Reading this was very inspiring to this little baby writer. Thanks for sharing. Kathy

Posted 8 Years Ago


An owl on the moon

8 Years Ago

So thankful to have you by, Kathy! Thank you for your lifting thoughts. :)
I really like how you threw in Aladdin's lamp, I see it kind of as a metaphor, I also love the description of the moon. I just loved how you beat your primal chest to set free some wildness in you. Awesome poetry here.

Posted 8 Years Ago


I love the title & theme of this poem, which is nicely fleshed out with many interesting examples. Great rhyme, rhythm, alliteration, & assonance thru-out. I think "glintering" is a made-up word, but it's a well-done creation. Very superb use of word sounds & meanings.

Posted 8 Years Ago


An owl on the moon

8 Years Ago

Thank you so much for your reflections here. And yes, glintering just seemed right. Much inspiration.. read more
We are all born to be wild... but some hide in the comfort of tame.
Awesome piece of writing.

Posted 8 Years Ago


An owl on the moon

8 Years Ago

I hope you just keep wild and free my friend. Thank you so much for stopping by here.
Wow, wonderfully written! I truly enjoyed this work, well done!

Posted 8 Years Ago


An owl on the moon

8 Years Ago

Thank you so much for your kindness!
was born under the glintering of a gray Cheshire moon
On a January day, with bright echoes of the blue June

Loved this part, there is so much descriptiveness in your write,
also love your vivid imagery as well.
Very poetic piece you have penned.
Awesome writing here!!!

Posted 8 Years Ago


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You had me at 'gray Cheshire moon' some very potent emotions here, outstanding poetry! Love this, especially how you wrapped it up.

Posted 8 Years Ago


An owl on the moon

8 Years Ago

Thank you, Paloma! There is a wondrous wild world that lives in each of us. :)

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