Aurora
She danced across the heavens
Whirling and twirling in delight
She slid up and down creating images
With delight she colored the sky
She made no sound as she moved
She sculpted as she danced
Unique patterns unfolded
the heavens became her canvas
colors became more vibrant
Her colors changed with each breath
She danced merrily for hours on end
Until the final curtain was drawn
With the up coming dawn.
Phyllis Babcock was born in Saskatchewan, Canada in 1951 and currently resides in Regina with her husband. She has been blessed with two wonderful sons and daughter-in-laws. She has two grandsons and two granddaughters. She started writing poetry in 2004 and joined Poetry Soup site in 2006. She has been published in two anthologies, On Butterfly Wings and Snippets. Her work has also appeared on Poetry.com and in a local seniors’ newspaper. She feels writing has been a wonderful journey, meeting many new poets and writers along the way.
Good poem and I enjoyed the poem very much and
ReplyDeletemore so as I went to Iceland last year and was so lucky
To see the amazing Aurora, you are lucky if you see
It in the winter months.
Regards,
Yvonne
"With delight she colored the sky". I particularly liked this line. What a delightful poem.
ReplyDeleteHi Phyllis,
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed your poem. Loved the imagery and personification of the Aurora beautifully done!
Sandra
Thank you Andrea Dietrich for the following comment--
ReplyDeletePhyllis, you are a woman who has become such a dear friend through poetry. This poem of yours on the northern lights is beautiful. I remember when I first read it, I was inspired to go take a look at it on Youtube and it was just as you had described it! Such a nice poem, dear.
Hi Phyllis,
ReplyDeleteYour description of the aurora is awesome. I felt like I was there with you looking at it. How wonderful to see you on Karen's site!
Love,
Carolyn
I love the nature-goddess spirit
ReplyDeleteyou have created in this one.
Like a rainbow come to life.
SuZ
Phyllis,
ReplyDeleteThis left me breathless with memories. While visiting Northern Alberta I have witnessed the "Northern Lights", seen the magical movement of colour and heard the haunting sound.
Pam
Thank you Joann Grisetti for the following comment:
ReplyDeletePhyllis: So glad to see your work featured on this site. A lovely poem, such a positive feeling. Joann
A delightful read. You took me to the heavens! Best wishes ralph.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jack Horne, for the following comment--
ReplyDeletePhyllis Babcock: Awesome write - what a spectacle this must be.
Beautiful visual - loved reading your words and breathing in your wonderful expression...
ReplyDeleteRhoda