“Moon” Robert van Oort I believe and yet I doubtedThat furrowed brow should riseWith such light of sweet countenance,Fair beauty without guise.Ghostly splendour guards the passage,Whispering silken mist.Silver pallid greyish hues,Sublime translucent kist.Yet, sickle forms no less undoThat allurement so fine.Sculptured marble each passing night,My paramour divine.No longer doubt glorious luneWho eyes the setting sun,Come … More Moon

“Willow” Robert van Oort Languid ripples play patterns of lightAcross a misty mirror not quite clear,Where weeping tendrils cascade limp and bright Shielding dusky curves that beckon one near.Meandering brook fair and tranquil nowFlights of splendid fantasies mangled green,Draped by supple lissom umbrella boughsBeneath drifts of glistening pastel dreams. © Copyright Robert van Oort, 12 … More Willow

“Peak” Robert van Oort Inverted cascades twist whispering orange hues, Ever maligned its tack debunks peaceful slumber. Beads shimmer wetten brow aches gesture spell far spent, Will it end desires now never swears one more step. Curving up further still restless burden heralds, Zenith completes mocking crown unperturbed glancing down. © Copyright Robert van Oort, … More Peak

“Miss Ratty” Robert van Oort As a standing stone in a forest at dawn,Never moved or even a token forlorn.Sentinel among the treesShe always sees,But never questionsSuch movement that strangely beckons.A call or answer,Ne’er a bother,For this jewel of motherhoodWhose glory is all faithful and good.Matron’s rosy cheeks sublime,Ears that flutter in timeWith the breeze … More Miss Ratty