"Glitches of sunlight reflected in radiant hues" - A poetry writing experience

     Sometimes, I think poetry can save the world. Sometimes, I think it's only meant for me, especially when I think of colors and shadows or the smile in someone's eyes. When it comes to writing poetry, I start with something that makes me feel deeply--a painting, a diamond ring or a simple sunset, like in the photo I took of the most beautiful sky I think I've ever witnessed. After a few weeks of staring at the photo, I added the brief writing below (now a poem in progress). Writing can start anywhere. Sometimes what you write has the colors, rhythm, and nuanced simplicity to be fashioned into a poem. Poetry writing is an art; it's also an experience.

Glitches of sunlight reflected in radiant hues

Just give me a dream to follow
On any given day sprinkled with
Scent of lilac wafting past my window
Settling on morning dew.

Just give me a trace of heaven
Glitches of sunlight reflected in radiant hues
All I need is a simple replacement
For the likes of loving you.

(c) M.H. Johnson
Photo: (c) M.H. Johnson