in a corner of that street
a shadow looms large
it lingers lazily
somehow unafraid
I put out a hand to touch it;
in my loneliness I feel it caressing me-
magically I find myself transported to the dunes
sands under my feet feel like silky water
magic is created in the atmosphere
I absorb it all
unbroken wind blows in circles
unseen yet palpable
"an angel embellishing another world visits me occasionally"
A magical write that transports to another world, beautiful...blessings..bkm
ReplyDeletelove that there is angel in that shadow...nicely done...
ReplyDeleteLovely and lyrical, almost lonely...thanks
ReplyDeleteAnything angelic gives me wings of joy..lovely write, this!!
ReplyDeleteThat is indeed magical, Gautami.
ReplyDeletePamela
I wonder if you know that you are an angel for many of us who read your poetry? I hope so,
ReplyDeleteElizabeth
Wonderful imagery.
ReplyDeleteA delightful tale and wonderful One Shot, Gautami!
ReplyDeleteGautami, easily the most ethereal of the poems I have read so far on the prompt. You have a way of transporting your readers... lovely.
ReplyDeleteAmy BL, and here is mine:
http://sharplittlepencil.wordpress.com/2011/03/02/who-did-i-hear/
Wonderful piece, perfect.
ReplyDeleteOohh...what an enchanting read...
ReplyDeleteShadows and dreams have such a beautiful way with them (if allowed to)
May that angel keep visiting you, G..
I just love the last sentence, Gautami. I'm all for the occasional visits of angels!
ReplyDeleteIn the first lines, I felt just a tinge of fear. How wonderful that the shadow was an angel escort to a magical place.
ReplyDeleteI like the magical quality in this. Good free verse writing.
ReplyDeleteI love the act of transport from the real and the unreal in this poem.
ReplyDelete-Nicole
Wonderful imagining!
ReplyDeleteThat was lovely!
ReplyDeleteI loved the journey with you... so vivid and evocative...
ReplyDeleteॐ नमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivaya
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