I’ve grown dark in my spirit over the past year, and I want to find my way back to the light and the wonder that used to fill me. I am posting this piece I wrote a couple years ago to remind myself of when I was still in touch with my sense of wonder.
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I’ve watched
golden Fire Clouds
hanging in pale green skies
over the azure seas of Toluras
heard the haunting call
of the coral-winged Lellurt
soaring Droon’s violet skies
over teal Darpin Bay
seen the copper leaves
of Parmus fronds
flashing from indigo mountains
in the crystal mists of Gemin
been seduced by saffron Remmors
a’swim with siren song
translucent in the amber waters
of emerald Topiarus
I have beheld exquisite beauty
of otherworldly delight
but nothing to please my eyes and ears
as you, whispering here, tonight
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rob kistner © 2008
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fantasy artwork above entitled: “Time Window”
featuring elements from justin and rob kistner
final composite created by: rob kistner © 2006
I hope you get your wonder back. You deserve to. Writers Island was, by the way, the first prompt site I ever used. It started me on a good road. I’m grateful.