Willo-the-whisp shimmers
Shrouds moon in
mists.
New moon to wax crescent
Full moon wanes –
Bliss.
Star-drenched night, full with light –
magical
sky
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This week, on dVerse Meeting the Bar, Victoria introduces us to Tilus poetry, created by Kelvin S-M. This is true micro-poetry, three lines long, with 6 syllables in the first line, 3 syllables in the second line and 1 syllable in the final line. The first two lines should form the first part of the poem, with the final line forming the second part. As Kelvin says:-
“The main focus of Tilus is on the world of Nature, and how it can open a new door to a wider understanding of life and beyond. The form aims to be epic in emotions expressed, more importantly, than to be epic in words.”
I have offered three separate poems, which when taken together, I hope fulfil this! And yes, I know it’s cheating, using three, but hey… 🙂
Please pop over to dVerse to see how others have risen to the challenge!
Freya Writes... 
These made me smile. When I studied psych in college they insisted full moon behavior is a myth. I disagreed with the prof…as a nurse, saw too many weird things. And I was off the wall last night…beautiful reflections on her, though.
Thank you, Victoria! Science can be infallible… 🙂
cool. i like how your single word is a near rhyme in the first two…ah i love me some moon…tough time to have kids though…ha…it def affects behavior…def can be quite magical though…smiles.
Thank you, Brian. I think that the moon is magical too 🙂
I too liked how the rhyme linked the stanzas – magic exists in word and sky
Thank you! I really enjoyed writing these micro-poems.
it’s great fun isn’t it.
The first one shines.. The will-o-the-wisps add so much mystery to the magical mix.
Thank you, Bjorn!
Tilus 2 gathered my glee; nice use of the form, & yes, I photograph totem poles all along the NW coast, & am fascinated by many of them. West Seattle has one at a viewpoint that is 50 years old, & they let it fade to natural wood, all the paint worn off my weather; quite a sight in naked wood.
Those totems sound beautiful. Strangely, there is a shop in my town (Brighton, England) that is dedicated to Native American arts and crafts. They have new, vintage and antique items for sale, and a beautiful section of a totem pole that was made for them. It’s strange to see in the UK, but Brighton is a bit quirky like that.
these are really nice, Freya. I especially like the 2nd one.
Thank you, Bryan 🙂
I specially love the first one ~ Very lovely use of the form ~ Hope you have a magical night, smiles ~
Thank you, Grace,
I enjoyed looking at the sky through your tiluses, Freya. I particularly like the idea of the eerie will-o’-the-wisp shrouding the moon and the star-drenched night is another very evocative image.
Thank you, Gabriella. I love looking up on clear sky nights.
Dazzling and sparks full of beauty and imagination. I love your poem. 🙂
Thank you so much, CZ1!
Your set of poems has enabled me to see what you see. Definitely a ‘magical sky.’
Good, I’m glad!
I felt like I was looking heavenward..I always enjoy gazing at the moon.
Me too, me too. I’m glad you were looking up in your mind’s eye.
I have a soft spot for poems about the moon. These three poems together make a wonderful trio, and I think may be nice to use while meditating. It’s a peaceful and beautiful piece.
Thank you. Yes, the moon is very much a serene and calming heavenly body for me (except when the full moon messes with my mood!).
All three lovely ….my fave the first but of course 😉
Thank you! 🙂
that made me see van gogh’s starry night before my mind’s eye… there’s magic in the night sky
Of course. He saw magic too, I think.
Truly a magical night.
Yes! Thank you.
Nice collection, and not cheating at all. I found it difficult to stop.
Yes, I could have written more myself… but felt a trio was quite enough from me!
your nightlife exciting
moon and stars
shine
Thank you – and loved your Tilus comment! 🙂
evocative lines…love “Star-drenched night”..
Thank you, Sumana.
Gorgeously visual.
Thank you, Rosemary.
No cheating at all – many have used even more. I couldn’t even think of one proper one… beautifully lyrical, these.
Thank you, Marina.
Freya, all these three tilus are wowen with such deepness & clarity that i truly like. You’ve used the moon which personally is an ideal subject for this form. All in all great accomplishment. Thank you & hope you enjoyed writing Tilus. Smiles.
Thank you so much, Kelvin. I loved this form of yours and had so much fun writing them! It certainly made my train journey home pass in a flash, I was so focused on the process. I’m very glad you enjoyed them 🙂
Very peaceful moon-theme! Loved it!
Thank you! 🙂
Magical nights and you are enjoying it all. Beautiful shots Freya!
Hank
Thank you, Hank 🙂