Moonflower Poem by William Jackson

Moonflower

Rating: 5.0


Like bees drawn
to the moonflower
by lunar light,
I am inexplicably
attracted to you.

The hum of the bees
and the steadiness
of their work surprises
anyone who has
ever seen how
gently bees enter
open blossoms
in search of pollen.

How studiously the bees
glide about and if coaxed
will land on my index finger
peaceably but briefly
before resuming
their delicate work
inside the white blossoms.

If I were a solitary bee
and you a moonflower,
I would search
for you and find you
in the twilight hour.

I would delve
into your tenuous form
slowly and deliberately
to gather pollen
and would impregnate
you with promise
as you unfolded elegantly
in rhythmic synchronicity
with the setting sun.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
***** ********* 07 February 2006

You do have a way with wild flowers WJ. On the botton 10 from Tai

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Solomon Brook 07 February 2006

Such a nice, peaceful and relaxing reflection WJ. I find it comforting. Nature is bliss when undisturbed.

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Patricia Gale 07 February 2006

How my heart did sigh from the reading of your words. Very Nice, I enjoyed. A romantic indeed.

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Tori Ocean 10 February 2006

at the end the words flowed like a flower blooming. how did you do that? its great!

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Mary Ann Najjar 15 February 2006

William J., this poem is absolutely beautiful and i like the rhythm.10 for you.

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Linda Chronister 30 August 2018

Your words are glowing in my heart-light like the flower in this poem and the flower on my trellis...well done!

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John Tiong Chunghoo 03 December 2008

william, this is a lovely delicate poem like the flowers and how the bees work on them. keep on your lovely write.

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Bobbie Jean Wright 25 November 2007

wow! This was so sensual and amazingly romantic. Just delicious William. Thanks for the read.: o) Bj

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Raveendran . 30 June 2007

The conceit unfolds elegantly and beautifully.

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Will Barber 15 June 2006

Lovely language. The imagery - the solar bee - the twilight - the moonflower - blends the lights beautifully. Strong all the way through.

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William Jackson

William Jackson

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