Lunatics
An Ekphrastic Sonnet
We are contemplating the lofty moon
As is a Romantic's sacred duty
Whether at dawn, midnight or sultry noon
We seek what is sublime, or has beauty
By The Enlightenment, we were left cold
Rational calculations have merit
But as time wrings us out and leaves us old
We are moved by a different spirit
Imagination's power is most grand
Passion and sentiment make our hearts throb
By mathematics no bright flame is fanned
Over syllogisms, no one will sob
By the moon's strange power are we compelled
Against reason and science, we've rebelled
About the Creator
D. J. Reddall
I write because my time is limited and my imagination is not.
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Comments (17)
Well done sir, this is brilliant and I am sure I read it in the past, but hadn't commented. Congrats, belatedly on the Top Story and writing such a vivid and relevant piece. And, feels to be in good company that we both used the same painting!
Well written, congrats 👏🏻
Brilliant!!! Congratulations on Top Story!!!
Congratulations on top story . Keep up the good work. Super proud. !!!!!
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Love those first two lines, especially the phrase "a Romantic's duty"! Congrats on Top Story, D.J.!
very good
fascinating read
Great job, keep up the good works
Back to say congratulations on your Top Story! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
This is excellent, and sadly relevant. Well done.
As romantic as the poets of old
Beautiful, as always. The ebb and flow...
Excellent.
Oooo, syllogism is a new word for me. Loved your poem!
This is such a beautifully crafted ode to Romanticism! Absolutely lunatic in the best way!
Such a beautiful poetic form, DJ I love how you broke the stanzas up with the pics of the moon phases lovely words <3