Nocturne

Over in the Garden, Kerry asked us to write a Nocturne.  A Nocturne
is usually a musical composition that is inspired by, or evocative of, the night. Nocturnes are generally thought of as being tranquil, often expressive and lyrical, and sometimes rather gloomy.  They can express a variety of moods.


Yundi Li plays Chopin, who is an acclaimed composer of Nocturnes.  I am sure this song will be familiar to you:








Our challenge is to write a poetic Nocturne. Though no such guidelines exist, Kerry set out a few suggestions:

• The poem should be lyrical rather than narrative.
• The primary intention should be to create mood and atmosphere, with the focus on what is felt rather than understood.
• There must be a clear link to the night hours in a setting of your choice. In addition, content may focus on a religious theme, if preferred. 
• You may choose any style which seems appropriate, either form or free verse.

I dip my brush 

and swirl moon's pale milky light

its opalescence pools n' puddles

across a sea of black roses

winged light shimmers

as God's eye fully opens

winking at me

silver liquid lashes 

flutter 

 I dip my brush in mauve and blue

now morning lotus fully blooms

her radiant petals taper and soar

I swirl my paint brush into 

 the wings of the phoenix

again 

reborn

        © Ellen Wilson