This is the first Wednesday in almost a year that I haven’t posted a poetry challenge. Maybe it’s time to post the very strange image I found, taken from a book entitled ‘The Story of the Sun, the Moon and the Stars’ published in 1898—an artist’s impression of a sunspot. There’s no challenge, but if anyone is inspired by this weird image, I’d be interested to read your poem, so feel free to post a link.
On the fiery, frond-waving skin
Of the ardent sun,
Deep caves, red as embers pulse.
Crucible in fusion,
Of molten metals, rippled heat,
Shimmers, silent and sluggish,
Where salamanders swim,
Swishing their sultry tails,
And the world was born.
Jane Dougherty Writes 
Interesting. It seems to me like a Rorchach’s test. So many different possibilities.
The illustrations are lovely. Unscientific, but beautifully imagined.
Yes
The image and your words bring to mind life starting in utero. Why don’t you share this today with the Senior Salon.
Well, I did. Thanks for inviting me 🙂
Always a pleasure to have good talent to share.
Hi Jane, check this attempt..not sure if it fits
https://srisudhak.wordpress.com/2016/10/05/started-or-created/
I love your swimming salamanders, and waving fronds.
I wrote a poem that was inspired by my musing about the sunspots, rather than the actual painting. So I’ll share it with you anyway. https://merrildsmith.wordpress.com/2016/10/05/the-splendor-of-light/
It’s a strange image. Not at all how I imagine a sunspot. I’m glad it nudged something 🙂
It definitely did, and I needed something happy. 🙂
You certainly created happy 🙂
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With these being the last words I read before sleep, I can only imagine what dreams will come. Thank you Jane.
You could be in for a restless night 🙂
I’m sorry, I couldn’t resist. It’s a strange image, and took me right away from sunspots. https://fmmewritespoems.wordpress.com/2016/10/06/night-creature
Don’t apologise. I like sharing the odd stuff that I find.
Get those salamanders some life insurance!!
https://rivrvlogr.wordpress.com/2016/10/06/salamander-salvation/
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That is a fascinating photo and poem.
It is a very strange image, Karuna. I’m glad you enjoyed the poem too 🙂
That IS weird! Love old books. And also your poems. 😊
Thanks Ali 🙂 I’m sorry if I’ve missed some of your posts. I’ve been away and I’ve been not very well either. I’ll try to catch up, but there’s a mountain of posts I’ve missed!
Dont worry! I’ve missed lots of posts lately. From everyone. Just dont have the time anymore. Hope you went somewhere nice, and that you’re feeling better. Xxx
Went to the new old house to see a man about putting in a couple of wood burning stoves and another man about mending the chimney. And to cut back some of the trees and shrubs that are swamping it. Didn’t want to come back 😦
I bet you didn’t! Those stoves will be lovely and cosy! I have one in my living room. I want to put one in my kitchen, too. Any nearer to moving in?
Number three has found himself a job as a waiter so he should be able to find himself somewhere to live now. Number four is going to apply for a university residence. We just have to sort number five now. It’s getting a bit closer.
That’s great! Btw I only thought you had 4…
I’m pretty sure it’s five…
Lol!