I float through blushing sunset, breathe
in the surrounding serene. In my mind’s
eye a strong desire arises, ‘to let juvenile
life become a lasting dream.’
Perpetually swaying amid waving water
lilies, hear rustling behind roof of leaves
dazed by sounds of woodland creatures.
For a second, I thought of running away
but then remembered fear’s a beast that
feeds on attention.
To my delight, the creatures bowed and
played, we feed on cantaloupe in cavern
where we lay. Fragrant gales, embraced
my naked flesh, I pluck out wildflowers,
and turn them into mesh.
Just then, the soul awakes.
Photo credits: Henri Rousseau
Posted for Poems in April @ Real Toads
26 Responses
a delightfully dreamy poem Sanaa..i’m not familiar with the artist but his lions are hilarious.
Thank you so much, Paul 🙂 so glad you liked it ❤
This is quite luscious, Sanaa. You have inhabited the painting with all its rigorous colours and textures – part fear and part freedom.
Thank you so much, Kerry 🙂 so glad you liked it ❤ Loved the prompt!
very eden-esque
Thank you so much, Angie 🙂 so glad you liked it ❤
This was a delight to read and I LOVE the closing line. One of my faves of yours.
Thank you so much, Sherry 😀 so glad you liked it ❤️
well penned!
Thanks Ankita 🙂
” fear’s a beast that
feeds on attention.”
Absolutely. I say we starve it and put our attention on other things when we can.
Definitely ❤️ thanks for stopping by, Rommy 😀
I love the entire poem, especially the last line. In a way, it lets me imagine that even though the soul awoke from the wonderful dream, there is a chance that the flesh can still feel its pleasures.
Aww!❤️ Thank you so much, Magaly 😀 so glad you liked it!❤️
This is evocative of Eve, for me. Just beautiful.
Thank you so much, De 😀 so glad you liked it ❤️
Luscious words to match the luscious painting. Well done!
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fears a beast that feeds on attention
great line ~
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Very vivid and lush.
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Pooh! I thought for sure I had commented on this. In any case, yes deny the fear beast its food.
Thank you so much, Rommy 🙂 so glad you liked it ❤
Yes, fear is a beast feeding on attention. Such wisdom in this.
Thank you so much, Susie 😀 so glad you liked it ❤️