All death is a return back to the birth
and our life in between a tidal wave
When I was left bedridden
everything was without shadows
and in a few blinks the crescent moon
disappeared with me
My bedside window was a mirror
and as I disappeared into the night
I could see two ways at one time or
the crossroads of death and life
They say
If you look at the moon long enough
you’ll find yourself in there
The circular macabre or
a reminder of our past form
The first familiar frontier to the beyond
nudging numinous mesmerising thoughts
like the mystery of the dark side of the moon
which was luring me in with its gravitational pull
but all death is a return back to the birth
When she was left bedridden
everything was filled with my first cries
and in a few blinks the new moon
shone its light on me
Her bedside window was a mirror of sounds
and all I heard were crashing tidal waves
or the life that was awaiting me
all in the image of a rock
not unlike the moon
resisting death in all its glory
Prompts: 1. NaPoWriMo’s write a poem that is about, or that involves, the moon 🌚 2. @brownhourpoetry ’s ‘I was bedridden’ 3. @poemsindia ’s ‘When a window is a mirror, you see two ways at one time’
Smoke words every day. 
18 responses to “[436] Silent Guardian of The Night”
‘Circular macabre…a highlight for me,
Enjoying the repeated readings this poem demands.
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Thank you for giving it that much attention 🙂
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For your first moon poem I think you came up with something pretty good!
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Haha thank you. I’m glad you think that way 🙂
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The moon definitely seems a part of the circle of life and death.
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It sure does!
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You took those prompts and “ran with them.” I love this – so full of imagery – such a beautiful use of language. Thank you, {{{Rahul}}} for sharing your talent. Have a wonderful weekend. ❤
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Thank you so so much! May you have a great weekend as well 🙂
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Will reblog
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Just so lovely. Thanks.
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Thank you Selma!
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You certainly are a font full of life-giving words.
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This is so deep, it’s beautiful. It takes you to another place.
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Glad it does!
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Very deep! Makes you really think about life
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I’m glad it does that. Thank you for your time 🖤
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You are very welcome😁
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