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Totality: South Carolina 2017 (poem)

note: In light of unresolved disaster needs in Puerto Rico and the devastating shootings in Las Vegas, I have no words to write on those subjects…too overwhelming. I tend to express myself through musical phrases rather than sentences; poetry rather than prose.
Heartfelt condolences to all affected in both places.

And
RIP to both Tom Petty (fav rocker) & Red Miller (creator of the Broncos Orange Crush that took us to our first Super Bowl with quarterback Craig Morton – remembered with fondness)

Seems like 2017 has a backlog of compositions in various stages of emergence; here is a recent poem on the beauty felt during a more glorious occasion, as promised.

Totality: South Carolina 2017

poem by Laura Bruno Lilly

Coronet spills

fire cream

Crown

~

 Daytime bathed

in Twilight

Moonglow

~

 Air embraced

standstill sun

Conversion

~


16 Comments

  1. Andrea Stephenson

    Beautiful Laura, it seems so simple but you’ve conveyed so much in these words.

    • laura bruno lilly

      Thank-you, Andrea.

  2. Anna Scott Graham

    It has been quite a time for reflection, in many aspects of our lives. Your poem expresses hope, beauty, and connection, key ingredients for healing. Ta love!
    openheartpeace

    • laura bruno lilly

      moonglowsolartotalitypeace

  3. jane chesebrough

    very fitting, thank you.

    • laura bruno lilly

      what a special time, eh?

  4. Jill Weatherholt

    Beautiful poem, Laura. I hope you and the family are doing well. Enjoy your weekend.

    • laura bruno lilly

      Thanks, Jill. I’m looking forward to a mellow weekend – hope you can relax a bit, too!

  5. Sue Ranscht

    Thanks for that. Life has been so eclipsed by loss, reminders of a natural glory can help light the way forward.

    • laura bruno lilly

      I relate to your use of the term ‘eclipse’ in the here and now of our lives…you certainly have a way with words, Sue.

  6. Andy

    Great images, Laura, paticularly the opener.
    And in your introduction yes-some dark times we’re witnessing at the moment.

    • laura bruno lilly

      The opener is my fav section, too. Your comment as a pubbed poet is highly regarded, Andy.

  7. Jo Ann Maxwell

    Remember the orange crush! What a great memory! Broncos have been my team since about 1975!

    • laura bruno lilly

      Aha, another Broncomaniac!
      Yet, we are both displaced in the Carolinas!
      😀

  8. L. Marie

    Oh, Laura. So lovely. Just what was needed today. We need these glimpses of beauty. So thank you. I love the words you chose. They express the eclipse so well.

    • laura bruno lilly

      You are most welcome, Linda…as you know, it feels good to share our (he)art and then receive support such as yours! So, thank you.

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