Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Africa (3.Night)

3. Night

I was told
the nightmarish tales
had never come to Africa -
the evening sky is always clear
the silver Moon is forever bright
all lives rest in
the tranquil dreams of summer night -
Oh Africa!
the cradle of life
the wonderland of children
and the bewitched
Enchantress of myth - who
never desired to wake up from
the moonlit innocence
of
Eden




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33 comments:

  1. Poets UnitedMay 31, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Poem for Beauty indeed - this is a excellent - it could be a spoken word poem, as it is very lyrical and flows so smoothly.

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  2. Yun YiMay 31, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    thanks Poets United!

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  3. Sherry Blue SkyMay 31, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    This is my vision of Africa too. I so love this poem! Beautiful.

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  4. Yun YiMay 31, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    thanks Sherry Blue Sky!

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  5. PhotoDictionJune 4, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    What a wonderful vision of Africa! Love the lyrical rhythm.

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  6. Yun YiJune 4, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    thanks PD! This is certainly one of my favorite too:-)

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  7. ReneeJune 4, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    This is my first visit to your site and I feel your passion to write. It comes through in your post here with imagery that tells a story. I will come again to see what else you have. Thank You!

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  8. Yun YiJune 5, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    Thanks Renee for you visit and comments!

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  9. nothingprofoundJune 11, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    A mythical Africa-an Africa of the imagination.

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  10. Yun YiJune 11, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    thanks np!

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  11. Hyde Park Poetry PalaceJune 15, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    your work is unique and refreshing.
    keep it up.


    join poets rally today.
    we love your talent.
    xoxox

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  12. JingleJune 15, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    Glad to have you in.

    amazing inspirations,
    have fun in the rally.

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  13. Yun YiJune 15, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Welcome Jingle! Thanks!

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  14. Henry ClemmonsJune 15, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Outstanding. WHat a way with words. This is great read aloud and could be a part of a film. Super skill.

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  15. The PoetJune 15, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    This is indeed a wonderful vision of Africa.
    Great imagery!

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  16. Cindy eksuzianJune 16, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    very beautiful way you've engaged human consciousness with a piece of geography in poetic form! I love it! Cindy

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  17. Yun YiJune 16, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    @Henry Clemmons, Andy, Cindy eksuzian,
    Thanks for all your kind words!

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  18. AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Lovely picture you've painted today...

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  19. AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Great topic, great imagery.

    I'm not sure Eden was ever Paradise, though.

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  20. AnonymousJune 17, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    Very enchanting. It reminds me of the stories I've heard that come from Africa.

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  21. AnonymousJune 17, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Wow........that has me wowing. It's true that Africa, the great continent that it is, is the last remaining mystery in the world. One which is full of jewels.

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  22. AnonymousJune 17, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    I agree this poem has a sensational lyrical quality and it makes me want to visit Africa!

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  23. Yun YiJune 17, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    @myjoysandhealing, underthetoadstool, mindlovemisery, thanks for all your wonderful comments!

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  24. Miriam SaganJune 18, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Idyllic...I wondered at the start if it was going to take a dark twist somewhere...thank you--thought provoking.

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  25. Yun YiJune 18, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    thanks Mirian Sagan!

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  26. bendedspoonJune 18, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    this makes Africa so wow! :)

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  27. Yun YiJune 19, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    thanks bendedspoon!

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  28. Jack Edwards PoetryJune 19, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Brilliantly written.

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  29. Yun YiJune 19, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    thanks Jack Edwards Poetry!

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  30. DakshiJune 21, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    excellent.. :)

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  31. Yun YiJune 21, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    thanks Dakshi!

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  32. Suburban FarmJune 22, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Lovely poem! I really enjoyed this one! How I wish my country never woke up from "the moonlit innocence of eden"! Brilliant!

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  33. Yun YiJune 22, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    thanks Dan Baker!

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