A 24-hour French clock face from Une Chanson Douce, the lovely Geraldine Michaelis's rue Gaite stand at the 76th Foire Nationale aux Antiquites, a la Brocante et aux Jambons. Check back later for more brocante photos.
This poem was inspired by the word "shimmer" glimpsed amidst a jumble of words here. As it developed, the poem became about an unspoken promise unfolding. While written two days before the Writers Island prompt "Rising" was posted, it seems to fit the theme.
Shimmer
like the star that you are:
wrap yourself in the blush of candlelight,
dance through the moonbeams,
soar high above the horizon
in a blaze of shooting stars.
Light twinkles
in your shining eyes
that look at me expectantly
drawing me into the magic,
enveloping me in warmth,
writing a new chapter.
Glimmer
and shine
with dawn's sunrise surprise
as the sun's rays catch fire
while bouncing off the stardust
that still glitters in your hair.
Mystery as day deepens,
unfolding with hope:
tantalising fruits of possibility;
whispered promises
that echo long past starlight
and ripen with the sun.
Moonglow
as twilight falls.
Love breaks free
from our guarded hearts,
sealing our fate:
love grows.
Shimmer. The imperative is beautiful here!
Posted by: renkat | 12 March 2008 at 00:00
Your words seem to voice the haunting mystery of some old romantic painting.
Just lovely!
Smiles and Light
Posted by: Gemma | 11 March 2008 at 12:59
Cool clock ;) You have such a way with words....
Posted by: My Melange | 11 March 2008 at 02:16
Your poetry is truly inspiring and so beautiful. I need to write me a poem! XXOO
Posted by: Tammy | 11 March 2008 at 02:05
This is so lovely. Someday I hope you publish your work. It merits it.
Posted by: Jeanie | 11 March 2008 at 00:14
beautiful poem... love's good side on a sunny day...
Posted by: littlewing | 10 March 2008 at 19:57
Simply beautiful! No other words!
Posted by: gautami tripathy | 10 March 2008 at 17:07
Simply beautiful! No other words!
Posted by: gautami tripathy | 10 March 2008 at 17:07
Wonderful poem Tara!
Posted by: stephanie | 10 March 2008 at 03:24
I always love your poetry and this is no exception. "blush of the candlight" -- how evocative and how beautiful.
Posted by: sherry | 09 March 2008 at 21:52
What a beautiful, hopeful, lovely poem! Briliant my friend. xx, JP/deb
Posted by: JanePoe (aka Deborah) | 09 March 2008 at 18:35
Absolutely love the poem, Tara!
Posted by: artzyjudie | 09 March 2008 at 14:51
A beautiful poem.
I have to confess though, that I became completely distracted by a misreading the first time. I thought it said "light twinkies", and I was lost in a hopelessly surreal mental image of overly sweet junk food going up in flames. Probably not the feeling you were going for LOL...
Posted by: Robin | 09 March 2008 at 13:53
Beautifully done. And so true.
Posted by: AnthonyNorth | 09 March 2008 at 10:55
Lovely picture, as always and the poem is very nice as well.
Posted by: Carla | 09 March 2008 at 07:49
The clock is magnificent. And your poem shimmers and shines!
xoxo
Posted by: Colette | 09 March 2008 at 03:16
A lovely poem - fresh and lovely love on the rise. Beautifully done!
Posted by: Tumblewords | 09 March 2008 at 02:50
Certainly the perfect poem for loving soul mates..just so true every word..I love it..second verse especially touched me ..sigh. hugs from Arizona NG
Posted by: naturegirl | 09 March 2008 at 01:55
What a lovely poem, and as ever the photo is just great.
Posted by: Keith Hillman | 09 March 2008 at 01:49
How magical! Makes me want to fall in love all over again.
I love the way you pair your words with your photographs. Pure magic in itself.
xo
Posted by: Gillian | 09 March 2008 at 01:44
I love the photo, and the poem is absolutely beautiful!
Thank you again for your kindness and friendship...
xo
Posted by: Southern Heart | 08 March 2008 at 23:21
Beautiful poem..you are indeed an artist of words:)
Posted by: Christine | 08 March 2008 at 23:19
Your poem rings with rich beauty!
Just delightful!
Posted by: Gemma | 08 March 2008 at 21:37
What a lovely poem! Tara, you must publish a book of your poetry. Seriously!..Say. when are you coming to Savannah?
Posted by: Pam Aries | 08 March 2008 at 17:54
Oh the blessed HAM fair that I have never been to..
Quelle domage moi..
But are you going to the SANDWICH FAIR?
19-20 mars
Looks like fun and mucho nibbles for us pauvre americains..
Posted by: Parisbreakfasts | 08 March 2008 at 16:13