Searching Through Stillness

Augustus

 

Searching through the stillness of
suspended mist for something of
nothingness were shreds of bright
stupefying essence darting past,
electrifying the air, lighting the void,
forming twisted, spiraling mathematical
puzzles, laughing, mocking, save for
a single ray whispering “not tonight”.
I wept.

 

Augustus / Houston, Texas / July 2017

  • Author: Augustus (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: July 12th, 2017 15:01
  • Comment from author about the poem: Searching for the Muse
  • Category: Surrealist
  • Views: 149
  • User favorite of this poem: Samreen Chowdhury.
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Comments12

  • Fay Slimm.

    Pulsing with atmosphere the verse flows toward such an inventive last line - waiting for Muse in the still of suspension is something I can relate to my friend. An excellent piece of work.

    • Augustus

      Thanks so much for your comment.

    • P.H.Rose

      Augustus this is
      Just brilliant.....
      Wonderful imagery
      Beautiful.....

      • Augustus

        Thanks so much.

        • Augustus

          Thanks a bunch

        • kevin browne

          superb verse my friend.

          • Augustus

            Thanks man.

          • Louis Gibbs

            "Not tonight", where have I heard that before?? Seriously though, this is a fascinating poem which I enjoyed and can certainly relate to as a poet. Thanks for sharing!

            • Augustus

              Yea, I have a headache routine. Same with the muse. Heh, heh.

            • Michael Edwards

              It's all been said. Just great.

              • Augustus

                Thanks man for reading and commenting.

              • Christina8

                Great poem. Beautiful imagery!

              • Heather T

                Oh, the elusive Muse. It's a virus that causes brain static, finger stiffness, and mental constipation. Now I want to weep, too. Love to you, Augustus.

                • Augustus

                  Love the love notes, especially from poets. Thanks

                • Goldfinch60

                  That muse can be so elusive sometimes but it was certainly with you when you wrote these words.

                  • Augustus

                    Thanks for your kindness

                  • malubotelho

                    Awesome write Augustus. I see you like to write about love and fantasy too. This is what inspire me most. Thank you 😊

                  • WriteBeLight

                    Hey Augustus! YOU are our MUSE! 🙂

                  • Gary Edward Geraci

                    So exhilarating to write that which only you were created to write Augustus and at the right moment..Right? I enjoy your alliteration and free verse.

                  • Samreen Chowdhury

                    Wow the imagery was powerful here!



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