Nimbus
Nimbus: luminous cloud; halo; encircling light
Eleanor, our lunar moth, with crescent smile and book in hand,
Climbs up into my lap. I read to her, then once more with the silly voice.
"Lully!" she demands, bright face upturned. Swinging her into my arms, crooning and swaying,
I dance with her around the room, then set her in her little bed. Lights out. Nearly to the door---
Plaintive comes the cry: "Lully? More lully?" Sighing, I sink to her side.
Soft and slow I sing of soaring over fields as gentle darkness descends.
Eleanor's lashes flutter. The full moon crowns her with a nimbus brighter than any sun.
About the Creator
Sonia Heidi Unruh
I love: my husband and children; all who claim me as family or friend; the first bite of chocolate; the last blue before sunset; solving puzzles; stroking cats; finding myself by writing; losing myself in reading; the Creator who is love.
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Comments (11)
Good luck in the Eclipse challenge : )
Well-wrought! The days when my own fell asleep before me are long past, but I recall that quiet feeling of joy upon seeing them sink into a peaceful sleep. Those moments, I could almost convince myself my own exhaustion was a reward, a feeling fo relief and accomplishment. Thanks for taking me back to that!
Very sweet poem for the Eclipse Acrostic. ‘ Eleanor's lashes flutter. The full moon crowns her with a nimbus brighter than any sun.’ Delightful.
Brilliant Sonia 👏 This is a unique and original take on the eclipse concept, and I love how it’s so different, yet such a familiar story. “ Soft and slow I sing of soaring over fields as gentle darkness descends.”- wonderful imagery!
indeed! beautiful imagery
This is so gently elegant.
Gorgeous full of love for family!!! Loving it!!!❤️❤️💕
Oh my goodness this just tugged at my heart strings!! I'm not a mother myself but I could feel your emotions through this piece of how precious this little girl is. Love the detail and diction used in the poem. Amazing!!
This is such a beautiful piece. Well done.
I love your beautiful unique take on the eclipse challenge.
Oh this is so soft and loving. Just beautiful.