Inside the Whisper of a Weeping Willow

~Inside the Whisper of a Weeping Willow ~

 

 

Under the canopy of a weeping willow

I am cocooned in solitude

alone with death, though surrounded by life

the leaves whisper in the gentle breeze

as I seek some source of light

 

ashes mix with earth

watered by my tears

fragile lives suspended in time

as a tide of memories engulfs me

I am lost without your light

 

with a collective bow

the grove defers to a higher source

solitude turns to solace

and within the grace of the quiet trees

you become the light.

 

(c) Dahlia Ramone:  February 12, 2017

This was written for Blogophilia
Week 52.9 topic: "Fragile Lives"

Bonus points:
Hard (2 pts):  Use the title from a painting by Michelle Abrams **
Easy (1 pt):  Use the brand name of a laundry detergent (Tide)

** I used two painting titles: 
"Solitude" and "Quiet Trees"




 



Avenue of the Moon

~ Avenue of the Moon ~

 

Yesterday's scars bring me to you

a beacon, when I'm feeling blue

you offer me a different view

as you guide me down your avenue

while you whisper in the night:

 

"breathe, breathe in the air

don't be afraid to care"

 

you know it's easier to say than do

still you champion me to see it through

touched by your glow, hope springs anew

I grow stronger with each rendezvous

as your words make my soul take flight:

 

"breathe, breathe in the air

don't be afraid to care"

 

as dawn breaks, the glory of promises imbue

such a colorful display, so much to pursue

you wink at me as if to say "I knew"

and I know you've set me on a path that's true

as your mantra carries me beyond your moonlight:

 

"breathe, breathe in the air

don't be afraid to care."

 

 

(c) Dahlia Ramone:  February 5, 2017

 

 

 

This was written for Blogophilia:

Topic:  Yesterday

 

Bonus Prompts:

Hard (2 pts):  Use the word "continuity" (I didn't)

Easy (1 pt): Incorporate a lyric from Pink Floyd*

 

*  Breathe, breathe in the air / don't be afraid to care
(from the song "Breathe")