Moon Iris

Moon tells of where your heart stayed,

where it danced

snowflakes of one forgotten twilight,

an iris pearl,

the one answer soul wished,

a tune only heart knew,

I sang for you

on clouds lifting the stars,

I walked on carpet made of wishes,

I looked to you,

and you looked back

and forward,

your smiling face,

my guide,

my love,

my only reason

a melody of second chances.

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How can I linger under leaves,

where have I left my happy place

of dreams,

fairies still know your voice

but mine

stays in a fog,

descending,

going back

a castle

past

beyond your heartbeats.

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How can I listen to each iris

I wish,

I send out birds,

I hold fate in a hug,

and yet,

answer is hidden

love

floats just one step away

apart

in magic risen

frozen spirit

let go

before you can find

what you lost.

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© 2023 Amy Christie

Originally published on Medium