Moonlight Fedora
hatched in smoky vapors of opium
from a mystical brazen beast
she saunters like dated brown molasses
dripping gentle, tuneful notes
parasol, held skyward, hollowed out
but its sturdy frame holds at least
thick and tall the fedora upon her head
amid dwindling tapestry, pale blue
glorious her face, such splendor
aroused by daring dreams of sailors
elongated body floats through the village
where subtle sounds melodiously flew
never a word uttered, disappearing
into the shadows of battles won and lost
comprised of secrets shared in village corners
amongst murky moments in shadow box
intact, though armless, she endured
the heartfelt spirit of the painful cost
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Moonlight Fedora .. lyrical and sensual both, the lines seemingly pumps like a pulse through one’s veins.. <3 it Joni. T
Dear T, you are extremely kind. I am delighted you enjoyed this piece and your comment makes me smile. That means I hit home as it was suppose to feel at bit sensual and forlorn. So thank you so much for taking the time to read me. I know what an incredibly busy writer, translator and poet you are. I don’t know how anyone puts out as much work as you do while working as a Dr. as well. <3 <3 <3 Lots of love and respect coming your way not only for your own work but for what you do to get other talented writers words out into the world.
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Going to spend some of my day reading some of your translations from yesterday. We were traveling and sometimes that makes me sick when reading in our little smart care. Of course I have my favorites and it is always a delight to read your work as well. However, the talent is generally amazing coming from whence you came my friend. big hugs and love, Joni
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Congratulations, Joni, I’ll head over now to finish reading.
Thank you dear Nigel. So nice of you to visit and I am always thankful for Hotel and Mich’s publication. Hugs from both of us.
It’s wonderful that your beautiful poem is posted there, Joni! Congratulations! 😍🙏
Thank you, my friend, Timothy. I am grateful that Mich continues to publish my work when I write. I don’t write very often these days. I find it hard to concentrate with everything going on in the world. I try and stay focused but there is just too much going on in the world right now that is heart-wrenching. I know people who have been directly affected by some of the benefits that have been taken away and I worry for them. They are people that I love in the community and anything that affects children especially makes me depressed. So I try to stay positive, and just pray a lot Timothy but some days it is just impossible for me to write. I wonder if you are working on a new book? Take care of you and that family of yours. With much respect and appreciation, blessings.
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Finally got around to posting a comment. I love how you created this transcendent personality. Great imaginative and creative work to produce this lovely poem, Joni.
Thank you Nigel. I am glad that you enjoyed it. It was fun writing it as the statue, that I photograph brought on all kinds of strange feelings. I just thought it was such a mystical looking creature. Thanks for reading and your comment, sending blessings, Joni
You’re welcome, joni dearest.
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I really enjoyed this piece Joni, so vivid and dreamy, what a cool image too! Love and hugs to you and yours my friend! ❤🤗
Thank you Tiffany. I really appreciate that. Sending love, hugs and blessings always to you and yours. 🫶🤗🫶
What a beautiful poem so moving and fluid, Joni! I’ll head there! xoxxoxo
Very kind of you to read Cindy. I hope you have had sometime to rest up. Your house just looked so beautiful for the holidays and everyone looks so happy. Xoxoxo
Oh I’m always delighted to read your beautiful work. I am now TG, thank you so much. Thanks it’s was beautiful but I told my husband NOT to bring it all out again.. it’s too much work.. YIKES.. It was lovely though and I hope yours was as well. xxxo
When my daughter and her family are not here it is very quiet. It was fun to watch you having so much fun with your beautiful family. An 100 year old papa. That is so amazing. Big hugs 🤗 you work very hard I am glad you are surrounded by your loving family. 🫶❤️🫶
Thank you so much Cindy. Sending blessings to you and yours always. Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! xoxoxo
This is a stunning journey through a surreal landscape, Joni, and your imagery is brilliant as always. I’m left with a strange sense of inexplicable sorrow and loss after reading this one. The juxtaposition of the figure in a moonlight fedora amid the rubble and decay of humanity is startling. Your work is peerless, Joni, and it’s such a privilege to read your poetry. Each piece is an adventure of the senses and sensibilities of the human condition. Wonderfully done, dear friend.
I did see her standing there and got this eerie sense. She was like a wondering part of the past filled with sorrow and anguish. Thank you for your kind and thoughtful comment, and explaining what you felt when you read this piece. I truly appreciate everyone being so gracious to read this piece. I think we often project what we are feeling at the time into our writing as well. It was a time of transition for me as well. The element of her almost floating, yet not yet able to rest after her death stuck with me. So I had to write about her. Great big hugs and many thanks for your detailed comment, dear friend.
that was fabulous Joni! A beautiful heartfelt poem! Bravo! and a big congrats to you for having it published! 💜💜
Thank you so much dearest Carol Anne. I appreciate your reading and your kind comment. Send you love, hugs and many blessings.
Congratulations!
Thank you Dawn. ❤️🫶