Yes — I have marveled at
golden fire clouds
hanging in pale green skies
over the azure seas of Toluras
I have seen the copper leaves
of the parmus fronds
flashing from indigo mountains
in the crystal mists of Gemin
I’ve heard the haunting call
of the coral winged Lellurt
in Droon’s violet skies
over teal Darpin Bay
I’ve watched the Atokirina
drift delicately down
from Pandora’s tree of souls
to dance in a Na’vi’s gentle hands
~ Image from the movie Avatar ~
I have beheld exquisite beauty
in the journey of my rich, full life
but none quite so beautiful
as your opalblue eyes — in moonlight
the weight of time and loss
wear upon my traveler’s heart
and here — another searing night
of unbearable pain — missing you so
in this moment I want just one more time
to hear your gentle whisper — my love
I would give the world and my soul
to hear my name upon your lips
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rob kistner © 2022
Poetry at: The Sunday Muse