"THE PHYSICIST'S MOONLIGHT BALLET"
The ocean lay still this night,
No ripple born,
A sheer mirror in the darkness...
The moon dances freely
Upon its shores,
And glimmers, in the heart of it
As though this, was where it was born
A slow, moving,
Moonlight, Ballet...
Sophocles, many moons ago,
Heard of its birth
Upon the Aegean,
And spread its light on "Dover Beach"
But, this is no tale of misery
This is pure magnetism,
The birth of the Moonlight Ballet...
For an inch to the left,
And there'd be no life
Here, on planet Earth
And so, the Gods found it necessary
To dance, upon a clear bed of water
To birth, the sun's only daughter...
I stand here, in wonder
At how the ocean can appear, as ice
And though its only happened, twice
It seems crystal clear,
To a physicist's ear,
That there is simply one way
To create, a Moonlight Ballet
Upon a sheer, mirror,
In darkness...
Tony Taylor. (Chicago)
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Hello Tony...
I enjoyed the imagery of the ocean appearing as glass...
The moonlight touching it with its glow...
I felt as though I was a small being within a large crowd Watching a very beautiful dance...
Beautiful write!
Thank you for sharing...
Hugs and Smiles!
Love and Rockets!
Feathers
Thanx FEATHERS!!......I am happy to hear that you found the beauty in this piece....... always a pleasure my dear friend........ love your ink!!..........thanx again for this!!........ smiles......T xo
Hi Tony Beautiful write i found
it captivating and tranquil
no sound of the ripples of the ocean
just the reflection of the moon dancing
on the water in the dark
Stunning... Hugs Debs xo
Thanx so much DEBS!!...... always a pleasure girlfriend!!........ high fives to you!!......... smiles.......T xo
I worked so hard on this one CHERIE!!....... the underlying reference to the famous poem "Dover Beach"........ brings to light the intent here....... which of course you found much of so readily...... the Physicist views the beauty of intelligent design in the precision of the moon's placement...... and avoids Sophocles' meditation which was given to the world as misery and woe in the famous poem......thanx so much for being you sweet poetess!!....... you don't miss much!!........ smiles.....T xo
-turns on the mic - TONY! TONY! TONY! Seriously though, you need to win this contest, brother!! But whether you or do not, know that your words have moved me, and have moved many! Pen to paper, always, my friend. :)
Yes!! JAIME ~ thanx brother!!........" Pen to Paper!!" ~ ALWAYS my friend!!......... appreciate this VERY much....... Looking forward to more of your stuff!!......... Love and Rockets!!........T xo
A wonderful poem my friend. As Jaime stated very moving. I have never read the poem Dover Beach but I have to check it out if it inspired such a beautiful write. I love this line man,
"To dance, upon a clear bed of water
To birth, the sun's only daughter..
To me I was thinking how awesome the moon is the suns daughter or at least thats what I interpreted. Good luck big bro. Peace.
Thanx DEVON!!.......I hope you do find the time to read "Dover Beach"........ it was part of the inspiration here....... the other was the physics that involves the moons magnetic pull on the earth and keeping the Earth alive with ability to support life..........thanx so much for taking time with this one bro!!........ talk soon.........T xo
My dear Tony,
Your poetry never ceases to take me to distant planets, and challenge my intellect, which I thought, although not omniscient, aware of most entities. Yet, every time I delve into one of your phenomenal creations, I find myself grasping to placate my comprehension, but, fearing that my interpretation is not the one you intended. Hence, your works have reached all epitomes that one could strive for. So, without further adieu, I nominate you for Americas' Poet Laureate!
Peace, Love and Rockets, my Brother,
xox Larry
WOW!! ~ Thanx LARRY!!........I don't know what to say........I will say, that I worked hard on this piece ........thinking that it might be a "poets poem" (so to speak)......... however, your comment is filled with the kind of praise that any writer would find wonderfully exciting to the ear........ but I fear it's not deserved........ yet! (smiles)........ but I AM working hard to make it so!!........ thank you for this wonderful kindness brother poet!!......... your cyber-friend and admirer.......T xo
This is simply a masterful use of language !
A beautiful creation so worthy of nomination to the contest !
A classic write from your pen at its best !
Take care my friend ! :)
YAY!! ~ Thanx Sir RICHARD!!......I was hoping you'd have a chance to read this one.........I respect your opinion VERY much brother poet!!...... made my day!!.......... Love and Hugs to you and yours my friend..........thanx again for this......... smiles.........T xo
What a great poem, what a great poet.
Appreciate it KIMMY!!.......thanx for all the support my friend!!........ Love and Rockets!!......T xo
Congrats T.
Thanx DEVON!!.... you were definitely one of the one's who helped me recognize the potential in this........thanx brother!!......... ttyl........T xo
Hello Tony...
CONGRATULATIONS!
Hugs...
sparrowsong
Thanx FEATHERS!!!....... can't tell you how much I appreciate all of your support my friend....... you are one of the few who has ALWAYS stood by me ever since I got here....... you're the coolest........thanx so much sweet poetess!!........ hugs-n-smiles........T xo
Congratulations !Tony well deserved winner
hugs Debs xo
congrats T, I tried to comment yesterday, but my computer is quite mad, lol....bro, from the moment I saw the poem I figured it had a great chance to win this, to be honest, but I apologise, I didn't really understand some of the references in the poem, obviously most people do though, it's great to have the contest back and even better to have a high -quality poem win for the first month, sets the bar high, blessings and congrats again, well deserved, cheers
Alright!! ~ Thanx Chris!!........ been missing you man........I am so happy to hear your thoughts about the write and even happier just to hear from you brother..........Thanx for the kindness!!....... look forward to talking with you more.......SO MUCH going on right now!!......... Love and Rockets!!..........T xo
Knew you would hit it, Tony my brother! :) Great work deserves great reward. Stoked about the outcome, dude. :) Congratulations x 100000000000000!!!
Thanx Jaime! ~ sorry I was so late getting back to this......I do remember you predicted this outcome or at least found it worthy........I am appreciative that the universe has allowed us an introduction........ glad you're here brother!!........thanx again........ peace........T xo
Hi Dear Tony,
WOW! If I could bet on horses like I can bet on poets, I'd be a rich man. I told you several months ago that you were the best poet on Cosmo, and bet on you across the board! Now, you've just won the race by twenty lengths and I'm getting ready to go cash in my winning tickets. Of course, I'm not going to get rich here, 'cause you went off at the even money, heavy favorite. I guess my luck is changing because you are the first winner I've had at the track for a long time. Now, getting back to earth, I congratulate you for this great accolade from Cosmo, but I have to congratulate myself too, for I knew it was inevitable. I kowtow to my great Guru.
I love you, my Brother Poet,
xox Larry
AMAZING LARRY!!...... that's like ~ ONLY THE BEST comment I've ever gotten that's laced with outrageous flattery (LOL!)...... so sorry it took me so long to reply........ you do me honor my friend........ and I'm not sure I deserve such an amazing comment...... but I AM sometimes proud at my progress........ I'm sure you know what I mean as I have noticed yours as well........ happy to call you brother poet kind sir!!.........LOVE and ROCKETS!!.......T xo
Congratulations Tony. You will alway be an inspiration. Lots of love and hugs. Cheers.
Thanx so much CLEO!!........ always a pleasure my friend......... been VERY busy lately but I will be looking forward to reading more of your stuff after next week.........Thanx again my friend........ Love and Rockets!!..........T xo
Congratulations T` I knew you could do it sweetie.
Love G xx
Thanx GEORGIE!!...... for ALL your faith and inspiration........ love you.........BEASTY!!
Tony, my dear Tony!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! It is an honour to know you and to call you my friend! You are an amazing talent! YEEHAW! Love and Rockets!!! Canada Jack xo
JACK!!.....I know, I know,..... I'm SO late in catching this ......I got a private message letting me know that I missed a bunch of these........SO please allow me to thank you in my lameness....... and beg humbly for your kind forgiveness !!.......you're awesome....... hugs-n-kisses!!......your friend and admirer.....T xo ♥♥♥✳???
Hats off to you. You are a talent. You always have a heart of gold, praising other poets, but sir, "you are off the chain," as Mel B would say on America'S got talent.
WOW!!...I am so amazed that I missed this SHIRLEY!!.....I have never heard or seen the words "off the chain" from you!!..... truly an honor...... apologies for the late reply........thank you for this.......ttyl......smiles....T xo ♥♥??
Hi Tony
Now this piece is utter genious the imagery it portrays is vivid and paints a picture in my mind as i read. I can see why it won the competion a very well constucted poem and a compelling yet chilled read my friend.
Take a look at one of mine called let them call here home
Cheers jeff
WOW!! ~Thanx JEFF!! ~ I can't believe you went back and found this......I was VERY proud of this piece...... It's filled symbolism - Like "Dover Beach" is a famous poem that speaks to the reason the moon is in this poem...... and Sophocles has a very famous speech at out the moon as well...... so appreciate you going back to check out my winning poem.....Thanx for being cool JEFF!!....... appreciate the positive ink here brother poet!!.......LOVE and ROCKETS!!.......T xo. ?
Impressively written! you have acquired the ''LEGENDARY'' status in my opinion.
JUST WOW!!!!!
Legendary? Wow Thanx so much MR. SMOOTH!!......... you're groovy my friend........YAY!!......LOVE and ROCKETS!!........T xo ?✳✴☀
You are welcome. Loved it. No wonder you did not see my response. So many loved this, too. It was hidden among the multitude of other compliments.