This “found poem” is made from the first line from each monthly poem I posted in 2023. At the very bottom of this post is the title of each in chronological order. These first lines were not assembled chronologically.
Original DDE™ surrealistic art: “Mysterious Lady” by: rob kistner © 1/11/24
Mysterious lady in blackened silk
your essesnce unearthed in Corsica
we have watched billowing pearl clouds
sing to me my sweet sweet lover
a whispered zephyr tosses my hair
a stolen kiss in the night
I can still feel it — all of it
tonight memories unfold
hmmm… excuse me please
this american life is flawed
nightfall now — the darkness descends
Original DDE™ surrealistic art: “American Nightfall”
by: rob kistner © 1/11/24
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rob kistner © 2024
Poetry at: dVerse
The first poems from each month in their chronological oder:
Looking for America 1/3/23
Now 2/2/23
Hmmm… 3/2/23
Soaring Silken 4/1/23
I’m Here 5/1/23
Love’s Serenade 6/1/23
Kiss 7/11/23
Sweet Gold 8/1/23
Otherworldly Love 9/1/23
Femme Magique 10/2/23
Always 11/2/23
Bravo! A poem all brand new and flawless in its’ construction. Enjoyed this very much, Rob.
Thank you Carol…
…this one was written by fate… 
You really came from a wonderful place to another place of darkness of mind… let us hope there will be some light again.
I was just riding the horse in the direction it was going Björn. Those were the first lines of the first poems of each month in 2023. Now I did switch them around a bit to come up with a interesting poem — but that’s what I writ, and that’s what you get my friend…
Nicely done, Rob!
Thank you so much Kim, your kind words are pleasantly recmeived…
This is beautifully done, Rob! I especially love this part; “a whispered zephyr tosses my hair/a stolen kiss in the night/I can still feel it — all of it/tonight memories unfold.”
I myself was startled by that verse Sanaa. it pulled together remarkably well. Thank you for noticing.:)
this rounds out so well Rob, from mystery to history and romance underscored
This exercise was fun Laura and a little surprising at times.
It’s hard to leave the world behind, but your romantic impulses provide a temporary respite.
Glad I could offer even just a little oasis Kerfe…
Ahh, really good. I love these poems. Fun to read yours.
Thank you Jan this was fun…
Good one, Rob, with a message in the closing lines I really resonate with. Happy new year, kiddo!
Curious where these things fall together.
The poem has a very present narrative, I like that, seeing its assembled from already written lines.
Thank you Oloriel…
the flow is THERE! but I wish it had a happy ending.
Kind of like life, Kim — sometimes its up, sometimes is down.
A wonderful combination of lines, Rob. They work very well together. Love your artwork as well.
Thank you Dwight, appreciate the kind words my friend…
Wow! This worked out perfectly for a sultry love poem! Hmmmm……what does this say about you? You’re a romatic at heart?
Thank you Lil…
Hi Rob! Well I could swear I already commented on this fabulous “found” poem. But I don’t see it here. Suffice it to say, I think the poem flows so well….and all these first lines are tell tales of the fact that you must be a romantic at heart!
Thank you Lillian…
The title is perfect! Love the combo of lines .. ending with my favorite three.
Thank you Helen…
The comment you left for me? Priceless. Keep on keeping on is what we do.
Cleverly conducted Rob it flows so well ????
Thank you Ange…
Those first lines worked so well together!
Strange seredipity…
such a beautiful set of lines you wove together here Rob.. especially love that second stanza
Thank you Vidya. Yes, that second verse was a fortunate alignment of fate…
It does feel disturbingly flawed.
I like “a whispered zephyr tosses my hair”
Thank you Yvonne…
Rob,
Your imagery of billowing pearl clouds and a whispered zephyr adds a touch of mystique. The transition from a stolen kiss to the acknowledgment of life’s flaws is both poignant and thought-provoking. Well-crafted and evocative!
~David
Life reveals itself in strange ways David — I sm pleased this worked for you my friend…
Your poetry rings true from line to line. It starts seductive from your romantic heart and then it twists into a harsh reality. sigh
Happy New Year my Friend!
Thank you, and happy new year to you True…
Rob this is wonderful, fits together so smoothly, and holds together in your inimitable way.
Thank you Paul…