Mother Nature
I do not steal the night,
rip out each stapling star,
unhook the punctured moon,
unspool the stitching of celestial bodies,
fold the material into a blackhole.
I do not set up the day,
paint the blue hues of sky,
fit the fussy, flashing sun,
mix the iced water called clouds,
unveil the art birthing beauty.
I cannot steal nor set up
what I am.
10 thoughts on "Mother Nature"
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Quite beautiful. Bravo.
Thank you!
“unspool the stitching of celestial bodies” is such a fantastic image that makes me think of Van Gogh’s Starry Night. Very well done!
That’s high praise — thank you, Katrina!
This is such a beautiful poem! Love the idea of the sun being “fussy.” The images are fresh and startling.
Aw, thank you so much!
I love “unhook the punctured moon,” and agree with what others have said. Wonderful surprising images.
Glad you liked it, Shaun!
Worth a couple of reads to absorb it. Beautiful and fresh imagery.
That’s very kind — thank you!