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And the moon walks by
by Kate Burnside → (All Poetry by Kate Burnside)
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Man, I was so bushed last night I even forgot to post this! :)) LOL K xx


And the moon walks by


And the moon walks by on stilts
and the rippling arms of naked trees
roll stars across their shoulders;

waving tall grass tumbles
and nocturnal eyes throw flames
as weary I parade
the curtained rings of fields.

My legs as heavy as escape artist’s chains,
my eyes the size of keeling clown’s yawn –

and my brain has been sat on by a frilly-dressed elephant.

I can entertain no drum roll and
there are no circus thoughts in sight:

Time to put up all the lights, sleep;

wake to trumpet fresh theatre of dawn;
rise to fanfare live carnival
of a brand new day.

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 Reviews of "And the moon walks by"
Reviewed by A PAX
Reviewed on December 27, 2008
I love the feeling here and the images were bizarre yet comfy....pax A

Reviewed by Cryssa C
Reviewed on July 8, 2008
I love the grace and agility of your acrobatic mind...
You can walk a tight-rope of poetry with your eyes closed...

Cryssa :~)

Reviewed by Anna Marie Fritz (Reader)
Reviewed on November 27, 2006
Yes! This says it all with verve and vitality only the great Kate can bring to us. It is verse that is almost "eye-twinkling" in its perky imagery.
Hugs

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on November 25, 2006
the vigor of your poetic mind makes the day all worth while ... superb imagery, Kate ... growing in leaps & bounds ...

Reviewed by Art Hernandez
Reviewed on November 24, 2006
Nice work...a lovely piece that is filled with very expressive thoughts...enjoyed...


Art Sun.....

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on November 23, 2006
Great imagery, Kate; and I find the whole poem most enthralling. Thank you for sharing this gift. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Nordette Adams
Reviewed on November 23, 2006
I'm glad you got your second wind and posted this wonderful gem of a write, Kate. "And the moon walks by on stilts." What an image! trees roling stars on shoulders, WOW! Just totally adored this poem. ~~Nordette

Reviewed on November 23, 2006
Sounds like you had a tiring day. Fortunately this pen doesn't reflect the tiredness in you.

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on November 22, 2006
and my brain has been sat on by a frilly-dressed elephant. <---I love your Kate-isms...

Yup wake up bright eyed n bushy tailed.. Fabo' one kate


Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM
Reviewed on November 22, 2006
What a burst of sensation this poem is, Kate. You had me feeling each line and recalling the times when each of those things was a heavy burden upon me...and then came the dawn, when the miracle of dreams brought me refreshed into a new day filled with promise and hope. If there is a line in this that is not a perfect 10, I certainly can't find it. Wonderful, wonderful write.
Take care,
Sherry

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on November 22, 2006
No matter how tired you give extraordinary pieces of yourself!
Astonishing poem, every line superb!

ET

Reviewed by J M (Reader)
Reviewed on November 22, 2006
OOh I always love your Poetess wordsmith way with words trhe imagery , metaphors, discriptions gotta save this to read over and over. A pure delight.... Thanks Kate!!!!!!:)
Happy Turkey Day

Reviewed by F William Broome
Reviewed on November 22, 2006
Imagery. Fresh imagry, unimagined imagery. clever imagery, and, yes, a special brand of Burnside imagery (Kate kind, that is) ! ! !
I had to go back and read for the third time... to make sure you weren't writing from Hollywood or Disney Planet. Extra well done. And, if this is what they teach in the school where you studied... move over, and maybe they won't notice me. I'm indebted to ya' !
- Bill

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on November 22, 2006
Hey that frilly elephant...made me think....did you try out some of the "elephant juice"???

LOL.....just wondering...hmmmm...okay nevermind...enjoyed the read!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg
Reviewed on November 22, 2006
A real assimilable write Kate, one that is easy for the reader to relate too.

It is good to have the hope that tomorrow will reveal another gem for us on life's enigmatic path. Lotta funky mudholes to navigate these days.

Light and Wisdom ...
Richard Lloyd Cederberg

Reviewed by Joseph* OneLight*® (Reader)
Reviewed on November 22, 2006
Dear Kate,

Many a day I have been to this point when I discover that the best thing is to "put up all the lights" and go to sleep with that thrilling expectation of the "fresh theatre of dawn".

Love & Light always and in all ways,
Joseph*

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on November 22, 2006
This write and your spirit make each new day and explosion of life and living and when I read your work it is always infectious. Sweet Kate you have an eternal smile welded into your makeup and it shows in almost every one of your writes. I cannot say how much I would miss your work if we should ever lose your presence on the den.
Hugs,
Fee (Pops)

Reviewed by Carole Mathys
Reviewed on November 22, 2006
Fabulous write, Kate...

Carole

Reviewed by Joyce Bowling
Reviewed on November 22, 2006
Great write...great use of metaphors very descriptive write...I loved the line; my legs as heavy as escape artist's chains...sometimes my legs feel as this.
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)
Reviewed on November 22, 2006
Enjoyed

Reviewed by Rusty Daily
Reviewed on November 22, 2006
The talented poet uses metaphors, similes and unusual fresh phrases. You managed to do all three. Well done Kate
Rusty

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on November 22, 2006
and my brain has been sat on by a frilly-dressed elephant.

That's gotta hurt!

Reviewed by Marisha Huber (Reader)
Reviewed on November 22, 2006
You never dissapoint! "the rippling arms of naked trees
roll stars across their shoulders" Fantastic!

Reviewed by CJ Heck
Reviewed on November 22, 2006
I love the metaphor here, Kate -- life IS like a circus at times. Well done!
Love,
CJ


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