“Just beyond the bruised lips of consciousness.”
–Jim Harrison, “Birds Again”
I linger
for moment
just on the edge of consciousness–
why can’t we remember that moment
when we free fall
into another orbit–
that split second
we escape the mundane
to fly–
in dreams,
a secret world revealed,
opened,
I taste the stars on my lips
and wake to find the world glittering.
This is for Day 10 of Jilly’s 28 Days of Unreason—poems inspired by Jim Harrison’s Poetry.
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Oh wow! Have you read my response to this quote? Talk about psychic connection!
No, I’m trying to catch up. I will read yours now. 🙂
The last couplet is sensational – had me reeling with this poem
Thank you so much, Laura!
You have taken the undefinable and made it tangible! Every line made me go, “Yes; exactly!”
High praise indeed, Jilly. Thanks so much!
“Tasting stars on my lips” — Nice!!
Thank you! 🙂
But enough of a trace of that free fall dream to leave a glitter, and that’s a good start to the day.
Yes, indeed. Thank you, Ken.
I love the direction you took us with this poem! ❤
Thanks so much! 🙂
A brilliant write (not meant as a pun). The last couplet closes it up nicely.
Thank you, Charley!
Oh, just gorgeous. Love that final couplet.
Thanks so much, Sarah!
Ah yes …. a toast to the precious moments in time.
Thanks, Frank.