Mesquite Ink
Last night the moon rose in an inky sky and
I watched the stars blink into being one by one over the
Expanse of a glittering city.
Moisture from the air impregnated the open pages in my lap
I annotated a gold-embossed book
Using a pen dipped in the breathless sunset.
The mesquite tree hung low and leafy
Kissing its shadow to the lonely ground while the
Pages turned in my moonlit hand and the
Words slid off the paper and permeated my dreams.
Photo by Valentin Antonini
Belladonna
This is so beautiful Layla💖💖💖
Jeff Flesch
A gorgeous write, Layla! It reminds about the truth that we are all a part of and made of the same magic, the same stardust, “a pen dipped in the breathless sunset”, yes, please. Gorgeous poetry!
Layla Todd
Thank you for this delightful comment, Jeff! It is a pleasure to hear from you. 💞
Karima Hoisan
Like an ethereal sonata to be played on the piano, your graceful lyricism floats down line by line until it rests, filling your dreams. Loved this one Layla, from beginning to end ❤️
Layla Todd
Thank you so much, Karima! ☀️
michnavs
Such a beautiful piece Layla…i wonder whats wrong with my WP reader, i don’t see you there…
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Kelly Diane
Such a beautiful piece
Keep Calm & Drink Coffee
I really would like to have the same pen dippend in the breathless sunset to write my thank you for so very involving words Layla!
Layla Todd
Thank you for reading, Claudia! ☀️
Keep Calm & Drink Coffee
<3
Priti
Beautiful! 👌
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haoyando
I just realized that your poems are connected by the key words. I can see the mesquite shadow, your moonlit hands, and your words sliding off …
Layla Todd
😍 Glad you discovered my little keyword poem connections!
D. Wallace Peach
“Using a pen dipped in the breathless sunset.”Aaah, wouldn’t that be wonderful. A lovely poem, Layla. Beautiful imagery, my friend.
Layla Todd
Thank you, Diana! 🥰
alimackin2013
Oh this lovely. Very visual, love it!
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Nirjablangbaro
Nice
K.M. Allan
Beautiful 😍.
Layla Todd
Thank you for reading! 🥰
Ingrid
So atmospheric, Layla!
Unwanted Life
This is a really beautiful piece. I especially like the part about the mesquite tree kissing it’s shadow, as it conjures up all kinds of thoughts and imagery. It also appeals to the goth part of my heart
Layla Todd
Thank you so much for reading! 🥰
Yusufid
Nice 👍
Infinite Living
My goodness – you write in stunning gorgeaous words laced together!! I can’t give words to how much I found this beautiful … I am still feeling it all.
Layla Todd
Thank you for this delightful comment! 🥰
Miriam Hurdle
Vivid imagery and breathtaking words, Layla! Simply beautiful.
Layla Todd
Thank you so much for reading, Miriam!
AmyRose🌹
Wow! How you paint with your words so clear and mystical pictures is a wonder to behold, Layla! Beautifully written leaving me breathless like the sunset. Wow! xo
Layla Todd
Thank you for this lovely comment, Amy!
Dawn Pisturino
Beautiful!
The Sicilian Storyteller
Your writing is like golden embroidery, delighting the eyes, the mind and the soul. Exquisite work, Layla 💫
Layla Todd
Thank you so much, Nancy!
The Sicilian Storyteller
Always a pleasure, Layla!
Eugi
Gorgeous writing and imagery, Layla.
SelmaMartin
how lovely and melodic. What lovely that they followed you into your dreams. Dipped in breathless sunset. that’s fantastically beautiful. thanks.
Layla Todd
Thank you for this lovely comment, Selma! 🥰
Kelly Louise Allen
I’d love to have a pen dipped in a breathless sunset. Lovely!
Layla Todd
It’s a writer’s dream! 🥰
barbaraleaver
Fantastic imagery. I could feel the dreaming of the trees shadow and the turning of the pages
Layla Todd
Thank you for sharing these thoughts! 🥰
Michele Lee
I love Mesquite trees, so you had me at the first word. 😁 Feels like I fell into a dream with this write. ✨ Your creative phrases always delight! 💗
Layla Todd
I always so enjoy your reflective comments, Michele! Thank you. 🥰
Michele Lee
I am delighted, Layla! They come from a place of absolute gratitude and appreciation for your engaging work. 💗
Cindy Georgakas
Your imagery is magically penned in every gold dipped word as always Layla! 💞
Layla Todd
Thank you, Cindy! 🥰
I'm All Booked Up YA
Beautiful poem. It’s inspiring us to go outside more.
Kym Gordon Moore
WOW Layla, how awesome girlfriend. Go on honey, and dip your pen in whatever colored ink you desire! ✍🏻✍🏻✍🏻
Layla Todd
Aww, I appreciate this so much, Kym. 🥰
Kym Gordon Moore
Oh my dear friend, you are so very welcome! 🤗💖🥰
Cheryl, Gulf Coast Poet
Compelling imagery in this beautiful poem, Layla! I love the closing lines. <3
"Pages turned in my moonlit hand and the
Words slid off the paper and permeated my dreams."
Layla Todd
Love that you share your favorite lines, Cheryl! 🥰
paeansunplugged
Aww, gorgeous writing, Layla! ❤️
Liam Eddy
Beautiful imagery! Thanks for sharing…; -)
Layla Todd
Thank you for reading! 🥰
merrildsmith
I picked out the same line, “a pen dipped in the breathless sunset.” Gorgeous!
Layla Todd
That seems to be a consistently favorite line! 😊
merrildsmith
Well, it’s lovely!💙
VJ
Lovely write. Glad I clicked for the whole poem
Layla Todd
Thanks for coming by! 🥰
VJ
My pleasure!
Jacqui Murray
“a pen dipped in the breathless sunset”–I can only imagine this–breathlessly.
Layla Todd
Oo, thank you, Jacqui! 🥰