in the setting moon

patriciajj's picture

Images become sound and vice

Images become sound and vice versa in this astonishing last act before sunrise. The quatrains, as Starward observed, generate motion—a satin, theatrical, melodic descent that illustrates the moon's setting as well as its phases.

 

Astronomical splendor.

 
redbrick's picture

Thanks Patricia. The note

Thanks Patricia. The note about images becoming sound is quite an important take away for me, of course, that and and sounds transforming into images in turn. Picking up on the phases and movements is likewise commendable as this was one of the aspects of this poem that was hoped to get across to the mindful reader. Thus completes the cycle of the pleasures of reading and being read. You are much appreciated.


here is poetry that doesn't always conform

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S74RW4RD's picture

This poem is like a

This poem is like a choreography:   each of the quatrains sets an action into motion, so that the sum total makes for a very effective process, like the phases of the moon.


Starward

redbrick's picture

Thank you so much for the

Thank you so much for the observations on the literary characteristics and devices. It allows us a useful grasp of poetic parts and how they can be put to use if future compositions. You are much appreciated.


here is poetry that doesn't always conform

galateus, arkayye, arqios,arquious, crypticbard, excalibard, wordweaver

S74RW4RD's picture

And thank you for that reply.

And thank you for that reply.


Starward