Love Messages
beyond
the summer moon,
carried by the south wind
lanterns carry my emotions
that hold
a thousand carved messages of love,
of spirited summers,
of our blissful
sojourns.
***
Masking
my intense pain
behind a shallow smile
I liberate lanterns of love
sharing
the fragrant breeze of last goodbye
in midsummer darkness
that declines to
dwindle.
***
I sob
cuckoo bird sings
the answers cascade down
miraculously, through young leaves.
summer
promises winds of positive change
will the fireflies dance?
didn’t they die?
with you.
© Balroop Singh
Thanks to Colleen for the inspiration to write syllabic poetry.
Form: Butterfly Cinquain – nine lines, titled form with the pattern – 2, 4, 6, 8, 2, 8, 6, 4, 2
The kigo words: summer moon, south wind, young leaves, midsummer darkness, fragrant breeze, fireflies.
Thank you dear readers. If you like poetry, read more: Moments We Love
Emotional Shadows 
Just wow beautiful
Thank you!
A poignant poem full of emotion. I can feel the pain and the glimmer of hope. Well done.
Thank you Darlene. 🤗
Dear Balroop, no, the Fireflies didn’t die There is definitely a positive change and you felt today.
miriam 🤗
Only few days bring positive thoughts Miriam, they return to darkest caves within moments. Thank you for your love and support dear friend, much appreciated. 🤗
We feel a mix of emotions in your poem Balroop – love, sorrow, pain and hope.
Wishing you light to heal and look at the future with peace.
Take care
Thank you for sharing your thoughts dear Marie. I love your support.
Beautiful and splendid poem Balroop 🤗
Thank you so much Kamal. 🤗
Always welcome Balroop 🤗😊
You have refined the art of presenting emotions beautifully!
Ah! You are so sweet Annette! Thank you for lovely words.
This is beautiful and so touching, Balroop. The poem’s form fades away as the heart opens. Wishing your miracle moments of respite from your grief this summer. ❤
Thank you Diana, your words are appreciated. So far miracle moments are nowhere to be seen. 🤗
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Beautiful emotions expressed so exqoquently, Balroop. Sending hugs xo
Thank you Denise 🤗
Oh Balroop, I felt the hope meandering through your verses and anguish in those last lines.
Just trying hard to break through the negative emotions that keep hovering around me. Thanks for understanding my thoughts so well Lisa. 🤗
{{{HUGS}}}
So much raw emotion expressed here, Balroop, and in such a beauty way!
Thank you Jan.
Your emotions are expressed so beautifully in these poems, Balroop. Hugs 💞
Thank you for your kind words, Lauren. 🤗
HI Balroop, your anguish is so palpable. Huge hugs.
Thank you Robbie. 🤗
Balroop! This is some of the best poetry! That last butterfly cinquain made my jaw drop! This is stunning work. Your emotions are so raw and poignant. Excellent!!! 💖
Thank you so much for your lovely words of support dear friend. Poetry is my therapy, it listens the same emotional outbursts everyday.
Your poetry really touches my heart, Balroop. Keep writing those emotions. I’m sending you lots of love and hugs. 🤗
Thank you Colleen 🤗
You’re so welcome, Balroop. 💖
Hello Balroop ji, I like the image of lanterns carrying your carved messages of love. Fireflies will sing again. I pray it is sooner than later. This line tugged my heart ‘I sob’. May God shelter you. XXX
Thank you for your lovely words of support. 🤗