In Passing

I went for a dream last night,
And ended up walking.
The sun and the moon
Were passing each other.
I was trying to say hello,
But they wouldn’t quit talking.
The sun had so many bright things to say.
Telling the moon all about her wonderful day.
The moon tilted his head
And listened intently.
While the sun spoke to the moon,
Daylight drifted gently.
Below the horizon to a place of slumber.
The stars began to sing,
First one,
Then two,
Then more than I can number.
As the moon said his goodbye,
The sun turned and gave him a wink.
I am not sure,
But I may have seen a tear in his eye.
As if it pained him just to think.
That big sky they do share,
But they will never be alone anywhere.
Their love is one to last the ages,
But to him,
The days and nights,
Are only cages.
He has so much affection,
He will never show.
To him, she is perfection.
He desires only the warmth of her glow.
He paces the sky, longing for her light.
Waiting for an end to another night.
Her rays begin to dance on the mountains tops.
The clouds turn into cotton candy and coral drops.
This usual morning display,
Has a simple message she wants to convey…
Although, they spend their days and nights apart,
He is never very far from her heart.

  • red addiction

    red addiction

    Awwww! i love this! You gave them so much life!!

  • TeriLee replied

    Thank you…I was gunna try to not rhyme…but I failed….lol

  • mychaelalchemy

    mychaelalchemy

    the moon seems to depend upon the sun for its light and the earth benefits.
    The moon, though, seemingly less important, is the reason for our seasons and tides.
    I like how you reversed the imagery right at the beginning.
    and, truly, they are like lovers never quite getting it together….

  • TeriLee replied

    The moon is the perfect male role huh? Thank you :)

  • aspectsoftmk

    aspectsoftmk

    my my terilee… this is a great story…realism in every form..trying to grasp but never quite there…i touches my emotions deeply…sometimes the time is just not right…i adore these lines..

    Her rays begin to dance on the mountains tops.
    The clouds turn into cotton candy and coral drops.
    This usual morning display,
    Has a simple message she wants to convey…
    Although, they spend their days and nights apart,
    He is never very far from her heart

    excellent writing my friend…

  • TeriLee replied

    Thank you so much Terri…the last two images Lina did of the sun and moon caught me…

  • helene ruiz

    helene ruiz

    just beautiful

  • TeriLee replied

    Thank you :)

  • KEITH  R. WILLIAMS

    KEITH R. WILL...

    very beauitful terilee a wonderful creative peice of art simply amazing

  • TeriLee replied

    Thanx so much Keith….a wonderful compliment :)

  • pinkyjain

    pinkyjain

    This is wonderful TerlLee, so very beautiful

  • TeriLee replied

    Thank you so much :)

  • salsbells69

    salsbells69

    Beautifully written. Its gorgeous and so true! Very descriptive and builds a picture that I have never envisaged before. Well done!

  • TeriLee replied

    Thank you so much….what a fantastic compliment….as a writer, to take a reader where they have never been is quite an acomplishment….I am honored …..thank you again :)

  • LindaR

    LindaR

    I absolutely loved this!! ~ I cannot do justice with words ~ so enchanting & wonder ~ full ~ a delight!!
    xxx

  • TeriLee replied

    Thank you so much Linda…always surrounded by so much inspiration:)

  • mychaelalchemy

    mychaelalchemy

    but ,eclipsed by the sun

  • binjy

    binjy

    Hmm..It’s not only the moon with a tear in the eye …beautifully composed :)

  • lianne

    lianne

    Ahhh TeriLee how exquisite this is! Such a vivid word picture you paint here of a relationship that never quite flowers but which is so necessary each to the other. Very moving piece – beautifully written.

  • TeriLee replied

    Thank you Lianna….I have always loved the “poetic” relationship of the sun and moon….Lina’s recent posts sparked something :)

  • linaji

    linaji

    Whoose..I feel the breeze and the passing of the two,.. I think I need more sleep as I am always up trying to see if I can help these two meet somehow.. lol, they are fine in their longing as I am in mine…Love you I do.. and Much Thanks for this honor you bestowe me.

  • TeriLee

    TeriLee

    Thank you so much Lina, my friend, I am so happy you like this one….your last two images were just so completely inspiring!

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    Very beautiful words

  • poeticgenius

    poeticgenius

    Instant FAVORITE
    your work with words are pure delight
    the imagery is plaster by every word i read
    i love your poetry

  • Larasolnishko

    Larasolnishko

    Poetry is beauty of the soul. I wonder why this redbubble has so many females poetesses.
    Why not many man try to talk and write there experiences in the poetic way. Great poem Teri..well done…

  • Anthony R. Plastino III

    Anthony R. Pla...

    I really like this Teri :) Very cool. I like how it flows and the pictures I see when I hear the words… very nice.

  • solareclips~Julie  Alexander

    solareclips~Ju...

    Holy smokes girl, this is really great!!! I love this piece so much, and it’s like a fairy tail for a childrens book!!!! You have such an amazing way with words, and are so gifted in the image department too, have you ever thought of writing a childrens book??? I think you’d be great at it!!!

  • justwords

    justwords

    Wonderful work, much enjoyed the read, thank you

  • TeriLee replied

    Thank you so much…and for adding me to your watch list :)x

  • DarKarsean

    DarKarsean

    absolutely, wonderfully, beautiful

  • beatak

    beatak

    Magnficient

  • TeriLee replied

    Thanks! :)

  • joedonovan

    joedonovan

    wow amazing

  • TeriLee replied

    Thank you Joe :)

  • gretchen .

    gretchen .

    so lovely TeriLee, the way you present balance, dependence, and appreciation of one another is just divine.

  • TeriLee replied

    Thank you so much Gretchen…i really appreciate that! So glad you enjoyed :)

  • gemini63

    gemini63

    Two lovers that pass each other at sunrise and sunset sad but beautiful at the same time :))

  • paulakerr

    paulakerr

    Wow this literally made my heart so prominent in my chest, the joy and the pain were one!

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