Dancing the Cosmos
For Randy Baker’s Prompted #5
Stretch out a canvas at the edge of the sea
Use the salty breeze to make an impression of blue
Commission waves to carry you past the horizon
Go until you’ve left sun and doubts behind
Out there, your father’s father’s compass
Melts like a Dali clock
Rely on your self for navigation
But in case of emergency, break an hourglass
Pour out an island
Wild time will grow, peppery and sweet
Make a pillow out of memories and dreams
Lay down in a field of quiet moments
The night stars are as your thoughts
Bright, innumerable, explosive
Embrace one as it travels the heavens
You are dancing the cosmos together
Author’s Note:
This poem is based on the words from Randy Baker’s prompt: https://vocal.media/writers/prompted-5
Words used for this challenge: Canvas, sea, salty, breeze, waves, horizon, sun, compass, navigation, island, wild, time, stars, embrace, dancing
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Shaun Walters
A happy guy that tends to write a little cynically. Just my way of dealing with the world outside my joyous little bubble.
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Comments (11)
loved your thoughts!
Shaun, please enable tips, in order to receive your prize. You have placed 2nd in the Prompted: #5 Challenge. When you have done so, please reply to my comment, so I know when you are able to receive your prize.
Love this! The hourglass imagery was my favorite part
Since no one else asked 🙈 What is a Dali clock? There are many beautiful lines in your poem 🌟 Nicely done ✔️🤍
Amazing take on the challenge!
Interesting and delicious content. Keep posting more
Love your take on the challenge! Great writing!
I love the devil may care attitude of this one. Break anything if it will make life all the better. The voice of freeness indeed.
Oh it is a well deserved one!
This was stunningly beautiful! Loved your poem!
Brilliant words and brilliant imagery, just how descriptive poetry should be written!