Moonlight Thoughts

Moonlight Thoughts

A poetry co-writing project with THANKFUL SONALI Library Class! , under the name The Kavita Ladies, for "Poetry Pals" 
("Kavita" is the Hindi word for "poem.")

An owl calls outside my window
As I gaze upon the moon;
His mournful notes, a hollow sound
Echo in my lonely room.

Through his voice, all nature calls me
Hush! I listen, quite spellbound
My heart responds, from deep within
I can feel it softly pound.

I sit confused, unsure of life
Waiting for some little sign
To make me feel like I'm alive
Or at least my thoughts align.

What is this stirring, in my soul
Has my mind begun to dance?
Are all my senses waiting to
receive freedom's only chance?

Then something odd comes into view
A drifting, aimless balloon
Floating freely through silent air
Silhouetted on the moon

I wonder, is it part of me
That flies, oh so freely there?
Have all my fears lost their roots and
Lightly taken to the air?

I pondered long at such a sight
Who set you free, I asked it,
What sad child lost their plaything
Their joy turned to tearful fret?

Are my thoughts mere toys to use
And throw when I outgrow them?
Or are they universal pets
Meant to shine - Heaven's crowning gem?

Then I considered all it saw
As it journeyed far and wide
Planes, clouds, a stunning bird's-eye view
And riches of travel besides

It isn't right to cage a bird
Nor hold thoughts and feelings down
Oh please, let them fly, let them soar
Little child, don't cry, don't frown!

Better from the tight youthful grip
To be released, untethered
Than to stagnate safely, soundly
From life's tests all unweathered

And so we must all just let go
Let closed fists be open palms
That we may receive the blessing
That uplifts, soothes, simply calms.

DETAILS:
PROMPT - One Balloon
Syllables: 8 7 8 7. Rhyme scheme: ABCB. Lines: 48
Odd-numbered verses, without italics, by Amethyst Snow Angel
Even-numbered verses, with italics, by THANKFUL SONALI Library Class!

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Moonlight Thoughts  (ASR) A poem written by two friends 'The Kavita Ladies', for Poetry Pals! #2327185 by THANKFUL SONALI Library Class!