A popular writer from the Den actually "made" me do this. Photo by me.
Goddess of the Mists
She spoke to me From the wispy mists of the river She said From an island perhaps She urged me Coaxed me To sow something upon the virgin page Since my muse seems to have abandoned me I thought I could almost see her This veiled goddess of the mists As she touched the clouds They turned into coloured hues of greys and blues That painted the river too Touched the leafless cottonwoods And turned them golden Beckoned to a flock of wild whistling swans And they floated slowly against the backdrop Of brooding snow-covered mountains All this she did and more And for a moment I forgot the wars The violence The disasters The endless list lost In seemingly endless chaos Even the pain of an impossible friendship Was soothed And for a short sweet while I could write the words above And sigh… …and sigh
how beautiful, your words took me there, i saw the mist and the beautiful colors the serenity of the silence, your goddess is definately an artist of the view as you are the artist of the words, how i enjoyed reading your words
mary etta
Reviewed by Cherise Carroll (Reader)
Reviewed on July 15, 2008
You must have the biggest heart! We should all be so fortunate to find a muse to inspire such literary vision. Kudos again Regis!
You have a gift for natural imagery, Regis. I was soothingly floated off my couch and straight into the mists with your words. The last two lines give such a feeling of relaxation...the same feeling I get after a nice soak in the hot tub. Bravo! Hugs~
Sheila
Reviewed by Amy Avatar (Reader)
Reviewed on March 29, 2006
Your "Goddess of the Mists" is indeed
beautiful and I am so glad to hear that
she is real (~_*)
Regis, I'm glad you had a kind Muse to prod you...and yes! we must allow for mystery and escape into a moe beautiful world than the political one we live in.
Very beautiful, Regis. And the air of mystery is tantalizing. I mean are the muse and the friend the one and the same? Or is the muse some love long ago or now? Keep it private but your words say so much. Love this one very much. Wouldn't one like to be your muse with your poetic, flowing words?! Love, Meredith
brilliant descriptions v moving in ancient times places the mists gathered were also known as the presences of the memories, mysteries
of the goddess.saludos
Clearly the Goddess called to you and you listened - very well. She brought you some measure of peace and a moment of enlightenment and creativity - how beautiful. May the peace continue.
How did I miss this one? This is BEAUTIFUL!!! It's like a window into your soul. And the photo is amazing too. It sure makes my neighborhood suck big time...I wish I could live around loveliness like that. Love you, Michelle
Ahhhhhh. This is s o . . .trying to find a word that is worthy. . .
guess I will have to settle for l o v e l y. Wonderful!! Happy, Happy New Year, my friend. Thank you!! <3 'Pea <3
I am so glad she made you sigh...(Thank her for us please)I am sighing too after reading this awesome poem.
Best wishes to you and yours always
from
kay.
Such a well worded description of creative ectstasy!! Bravo to you, Regis. The pic was great...the response to your Muse was priceless...
May the New Year bring you much to smile about...be well,
As Goddess is, so Goddess does... whether ethereal or fleshly... would be nice if she were both!! But then, Sweet Man, this is no less than you deserve and if impossible friends and muses are out of reach, then Goddess Friend and Mother surely makes up for a lot! Beautiful, touching and uplifting... is her equivalent Prince Charming, him of the awakening kiss, do you think? Hmmmm... much to ponder on here... Delightful - and many blessings and richness of the supernal spiritual type to you and those you love and care for in the times ahead. LOL Kate xx
You have created such motion and depth with your words and images, Regis. The serenity of the moment you create makes the reader sigh right along with you. Your muse is far from dead and to submerge yourself in the negativity that runs rampant around us all is to veer from your appointed path and abandon your purpose. It is the strong that can feel compassion for the world and still maintain their focus on their destiny. Beautiful poetry and I tip my hat to the person who gave you that gentle nudge that prompted you to deliver this wonderful offering to us. Happy New Year!!
Take care,
Sherry
There's such beauty and serenity in these words it almost feels a sin to review them. I want it's impact to live in my mind untouched by evaluation of any kind.
You painted a beauty on this "virgin page" my friend. The colors so vivid to this minds eye! Sitting here now wishing I could thank the one that made ya do it! Very, very nice my friend! Picture was jsut grand too!
Have a Wonderfully blessed New Year
Hugs
Tina
Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on December 31, 2005
This poem is like eating candy floss.
Kate B could be behind this too..
Stunning photo. Great depth of field.
Regis, I'm so happy to see you post a new poem, and what a poem it is. :-) A soul-broadening gem with a dream-stirring picture. Lovely, sir, et les mots touchent mon coeur. Oh look! Here's a New Year greeting: Happy New Year! Much love and peace to you, my friend. ~~Nordette
I agree with Eileen below, could the hand of Nordette be involved in your renaissance Reg
If so, we owe her one....as your absence has beeen noted in the Den, and we have been the less for the lack of your outstanding contributions
The picture is gorgeous too !
Peter
This is outstanding Regis! so glad to see you posting.
Nordette comes to mind;-)But so do a couple others.
Whomever it is I say thank you for encouraging Regis
in such a fine way!...Happy New Year!
Only a tiny variety of muses have a widespread following. I've only counted eighteen in Britain. Goddess of the Mists manifests herself into a creatrix who lends herself to you to bring forth the poem. She is a redressed Regis model by the sophisticated movement in his hand. Regis, Goddess of the Mists is encoded in the fabric of your beautiful mind. She really is. She is very real to me. If only fleeting, she will be back to visit you. Look for her especially around the equinoxes.
In this is your treasure and your salvation, Regis, as you are living in the moment. "The sun rising out of dark water", to quote Thomas Moore. We express our deepest emotion through metaphor and this is very beautiful...
Love, Lin
Reviewed by Monette Bebow-Reinhard (Reader)
Reviewed on December 30, 2005
The distance between here and there is a Regis Auffray offering. From wherever it came, it found its perfection between the here (violence) and the there - where we all wish we could be. Thanks for opening to the Muse once again!
Monette
I love you, Jerry Bolton. I was thinking that muse was a witch with a capital "B" as well. Regis, go find her again and rip another glorious verse from her tight little fists. That'll learn her, durn her!
Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on December 30, 2005
I, and the rest of the crowd here, thank this mysterious "popular writer from the Den" that helped you find that bitch Muse, because this is exquisite.
The captivating music of birds and the enchanting beauty of roses have, each in their own right, inspired people around the world for as long as anyone can remember. How the two combine with the challenges faced by a struggling writer in Georgia to c
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mary etta
Sheila
beautiful and I am so glad to hear that
she is real (~_*)
Enchanting picture and verse!
Gina
of the goddess.saludos
Beautifully penned, Regis.
Peace,
Carolyn
Peace,
~Rose~
guess I will have to settle for l o v e l y. Wonderful!! Happy, Happy New Year, my friend. Thank you!! <3 'Pea <3
Reindeer
Best wishes to you and yours always
from
kay.
May the New Year bring you much to smile about...be well,
Jim
Have a wonderful New Year Regis!!!
Vesna:)
Happy New Year, Regis
Take care,
Sherry
Carmen
Have a Wonderfully blessed New Year
Hugs
Tina
Kate B could be behind this too..
Stunning photo. Great depth of field.
I wish to you the bestest New Year Ever OKAY!!
A special order from TinkaSweet!!
Love Tinka!!
If so, we owe her one....as your absence has beeen noted in the Den, and we have been the less for the lack of your outstanding contributions
The picture is gorgeous too !
Peter
Nordette comes to mind;-)But so do a couple others.
Whomever it is I say thank you for encouraging Regis
in such a fine way!...Happy New Year!
Love,
Eileen
Sage
Love, Lin
Monette