“The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge, but imagination!” — Albert Einstein
Original DDE™ surrealistic art: “Tethered To Her Dreams” by: rob kistner © 11/19/23
This child gazes wonderingly
into the crystalline stars
of this warm may night
she has captured the flower moon
on a silken string
held in fragile imagination
it’s bloomed full
this special night
that moon
and this girl
they hold in share
her dreams
her tomorrows
Original DDE™ surrealistic art: “That Moon”
by: rob kistner © 11/19/23
tomorrows of colorful pails
on the ocean’s beach
festooned in starfish
and octopus
of the sweet taste of jam
on crustless bread
just a little
smudged on smiling cheeks
of lipstick smeared
on a giddy grin
stumbling t’ward the mirror
in mommy’s heels
of tea and cookies
with bear and bunny
mrs. whiskers
and with daddy
there will be crayons
training wheels
skinned knees
and tears kissed away
there will be hair curls
and chocolaty hands
smeared on party dresses
and stupid — pesty boys
what a joy she will know
lost in the world of pretend
Original DDE™ surrealistic art: “Imagination Lift Off”
by: rob kistner © 11/19/23
then the strum of awakening
will bring song
to the burgeoning young heart
the rhythm of spirit
that brings the thrill of dance
to young feet
that elevates
the courage of youth
that will help drive away
the awkwardness of youth
a backyard campfire
shared with friends
beneath a canopy
of forever stars
a shiny silver soccer trophy
received teary eyed
because 2nd place
was bittersweet
the big school dance
that first reveals
the sweetness
of a shy kiss
now new curiosity
about these boys
about her feelings
about her body
Original DDE™ surrealistic art: “Oh The Wonder”
by: rob kistner © 11/19/23
curiosity about her tomorrows
as the hands of time
circling round and round
carry her dreams
into the future
her ABC’s fall into words
into tools
empowering her
to communicate
to share her thoughts
to share her ideas
to influence
to move others
maybe be a poet
as she moves
eager and expectantly
t’ward the doors
opening on uncertainties
also on possibilities
but for now
this child
is safe
and loved
and filled with excitement
laughing
amazed
wishing
and wondering
intently about
that moon…
flower moon’s magic
blooms with imagination
bright future’s beyond
Original DDE™ surrealistic art: “Moon Curious”
by: rob kistner © 11/19/23
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rob kistner © 2022
revised © 11/18/2023
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