Longing for Sirius

Longing for Sirius

A Poem by Kristina Moulaison

 

What of this tree
which never grows
any higher,
equal only to the rugged knees
of teenagers playing too long
in their parent's fields,
barren of the superfluous array of foliage
that would give hint of its true birthright?
Never a scent of blossom misting through
the tangled branches
to betray the camouflage built
through years
of sustained and purposeful winters,
where deep into the dirt
mother nature weaving
masterfully in the dark,
incantations sweet and secret
but kept
far too long.
 

© 2014 Kristina Moulaison


Author's Note

Kristina Moulaison
On the night of winter solstice, as seen from a northern sky, the three stars in Orion's Belt align with the brightest star in the eastern sky, Sirius, to show where the Sun will rise in the morning after winter solstice.

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Dear Misty,

Yes, what of this tree that never grows any higher?! Why is that? That is so painful--never to reach beyond the rugged knees of teenagers. I don't know if the reason is that it was kept far too long. I suspect not. Some trees never grow as high as you'd like no matter how they are planted or tended. But I'll tell you this, your poetry is highly crafted and a pleasure to read. Sometimes it is a tiny bit too obscure--not this time--so help your readers just a wee bit more and all of your poetry will be astounding. This one is!

My highest repect and regards,

Rick

Posted 15 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.




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Well, I don't have anything extremely profound to say, but I really enjoyed this piece. You have a masterful grip of the language....and a masterful hand on the heart strings.

Cheers!
FF
GM

Posted 15 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Dear Misty,

Yes, what of this tree that never grows any higher?! Why is that? That is so painful--never to reach beyond the rugged knees of teenagers. I don't know if the reason is that it was kept far too long. I suspect not. Some trees never grow as high as you'd like no matter how they are planted or tended. But I'll tell you this, your poetry is highly crafted and a pleasure to read. Sometimes it is a tiny bit too obscure--not this time--so help your readers just a wee bit more and all of your poetry will be astounding. This one is!

My highest repect and regards,

Rick

Posted 15 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Though I don't see the connection to the Dog Star, I thoroughly enjoyed this poem. I had felt barren for some time and this poem stirred a poem in me. What you write almost always moves me to thought and I am grateful for that.

Posted 15 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.


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Kristina Moulaison

Bellingham, WA



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