Gypsy Moon
The gypsy woman dances
Her skirts cup the edges of the moon.
She tells her broken story from between crimson lips
While silk daubs the sky behind her and
Indigo letters infiltrate the heartache of her tears.
When the mountains merge with
Illuminated urban horizon
She traces her ribs over with pearl and
Bares herself to the world, to the wild.
The sun rises vermillion and fades to dusky orange
Between oyster purple and clam-shell white
She gathers her embroidered skirts close and
Radiating present
Fades.
Photo by Velizar Ivanov
Keep Calm & Drink Coffee
I’m used to think to myself as Gipsy like your moon.
Dawn Pisturino
Exotic imagery!
T. W. Dittmer
Great imagery, Layla. 🙂
vermavkv
Nice poem.
Cheryl, Gulf Coast Poet
Delightful poem, Layla ! Extraordinary images draw the reader in! <3
Layla Todd
Thank you kindly, Cheryl! ❤️
barbaraleaver
Ah the feeling of a woman holding onto her connection to nature. Lovely piece.
aimsysantics
Oh I love this, beautiful imagery from your words!
Aimsy xoxo
M Jay Dixit
I loved this so much, you carry that metaphor brilliantly till the end, capturing the fleeting beauty of the Gypsy/Moon 🖤
Jeff Flesch
You have such a magical way of taking melancholic feelings and transforming them into hope, while also doing justice to the melancholy too. Beautiful, Jaya!
Layla Todd
Thank you for this lovely comment, Jeff! 🥰
Jeff Flesch
Always! 🥰
Baydreamer - Lauren Scott
Your imagery is outstanding, Layla, and your words so evocative. Beautiful writing! 💗
Layla Todd
Thank you for these gorgeous words, Lauren! ❤️
Baydreamer - Lauren Scott
You’re so welcome, Layla! Greatly deserved! 💞
I'm All Booked Up YA
What a great poem. We love the line about the mountains merging with the horizon.
D. Wallace Peach
Beautiful poem, Layla. I love your imagery. “Her skirts cup the edges of the moon.” It’s magical as always. <3
Layla Todd
Thank you for sharing these thoughts, Diana. ❤️
Tricia Sankey
Stunning imagery, especially those first captivating lines! 👏👏
Layla Todd
Thank you so much, Tricia! ❤️
Tricia Sankey
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The Sicilian Storyteller
I’m reminded of sifting through crayons with my 3 year old granddaughter, she wanting to know the names of all the colors and delighting in the creative ones like Purple Pizazz and Wild Blue Yonder. Yes, your poem is a fabulous box of Crayolas! Who can resist it? 🖍️ 💫
Layla Todd
Wow, what a lovely comment! Thank you for sharing the memories this brought out. ❤️
Ingrid
Dazzling, Layla! ✨
Eugenia
Beautifully written, Layla and your imagery is outstanding.
Belladonna
I like this!!!!🙌🏽♥️🤍
Bartholomew Barker
Great opening two lines!
Cindy Georgakas
I love your imagery Layla and your captivating write! 💞
According to Chren
This poem is wonderfully written!
Bridgette
Wow. This is stunning writing. So beautiful and captivating.
Aspen Hite
This is brilliant from beginning to end, and every tidbit in between. Simply sublime use of words and imagery. 💜
Layla Todd
Thank you so very much, Aspen!
Grace
Wow Layla, what masterful writing! You’re so talented in your beautifully descriptive imagery laced with magical flows. I absolutely love this piece, you inspire me as a writer 🤍🤍🤍
Jacqui Murray
There is something enticing about the gypsy mentality. You’ve captured it perfectly.
Cassa Bassa
“Indigo letters infiltrate the heartache of her tears.” My favourite line of this exquisite piece.
Layla Todd
Thank you for sharing your favorite line, Cassa! ❤️
Deepthy
Wow, that was a gorgeously penned poem! I especially loved this – “Indigo letters infiltrate the heartache of her tears.”
Layla Todd
Thank you for this stunning comment, Deepthy!