Tonight

Fay Slimm.

 

 

 

Tonightl.

 

Shadowy movements of ethereal
music play nebulous games
with light's lacy fingers, weaving
watery lines on sleepy lake.

Tonight diaphanous curl of filmy
grey smoke whispers its
          liquid journey along growing dim           
with laggard limpidity.

Time holds breath as dusk stacks
essence of tiffany dew
on blackening trout's shiny back
in twilight's translucence.

Mist covers sky but above hangs
the gauzy sickle-shaped
glow of shade-blinkered lantern
trying to flicker again.

Clouds part and hue entrances
while the beautiful ghost
of a fading rainbow dances its last 
as night closes the show.       

  • Author: Fay Slimm. (Offline Offline)
  • Published: February 7th, 2022 10:34
  • Comment from author about the poem: Back by request this take on change as day becomes night - - hope you enjoy.
  • Category: Unclassified
  • Views: 28
  • User favorite of this poem: spilleronsheet.
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Comments7

  • dusk arising

    Some lovely pictures there Fay as day takes it's curtain call and majestic night cloaks it's secrets to enthrall.

    A favourite time of day for me in milder times when i am prepared to sit out and take it all in after being serenaded by one of my favourite blackbird's songs.

    • Fay Slimm.

      Many thanks Dusk for your poetic review - - the milder times will come soon so you can take it all in again dear friend.

    • Rocky Lagou

      Wow, this is so beautiful. I love the images going on and the rainbow finale is so picturesque. Good job! 💖

      • Fay Slimm.

        So pleased you enjoyed the read Rocky and thanks loads for your visit and comment.

      • Doggerel Dave

        Picture is surplus to requirements, Fay. All revealed in your disciplined but rich poetry. Lovely.

        • Fay Slimm.

          You write the nicest of things re. my poetry dear Dave - -- and am really delighted you like the piece called Tonight

        • spilleronsheet

          A thousand claps
          A wonderful imagery
          An audience witnessing a beautiful orchestra
          Where you play with melodies of words
          And the night changes into day
          Very lovely dear Fay

          • Fay Slimm.

            Those claps and your kind comment are making me blush - thanking you muchly and more dear Spills.

          • Rozina

            Holding my breath reading this beautiful poem. To be able to write like this....

            • Fay Slimm.

              Thank you so much for your visit and comment Rozina. Am really pleased you enjoyed the verse called "Tonight" - - readers of many kinds of poetry find their own style of writing by inspiration and your wish will get you there my dear poet- friend - -- meanwhile I am honoured you see a bit of such help in my work with words.

            • Goldfinch60

              Beautiful artistic words Fay.

              Andy

              • Fay Slimm.

                Sincere thanks Andy - so pleased you dropped by for a read I knew you would like - nothing like nature for inspiration is there my friend.

              • Lorna

                The most magical time of day made more magical by you Fay.....

                • Fay Slimm.

                  Ah -- - thank you and am so pleased you liked my version of that time of day dear Lorna.



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