Poem of the Week: Excerpt 3 from Electric Ink – Part II: Dreams and Undulations: Melodic Reverie and Celestial Rhythms by Cori Lark (1997)

Continuing our dive into the enchanting world of Cori Lark's Electric Ink: Writings of Cori Lark, here's the third excerpt from Part II: Dreams and Undulations. This piece pulses with rhythm—almost like a bedtime symphony that blurs the line between dreaming and waking, passion and peace. It's full of vivid, flowing imagery that feels both intimate and cosmic.

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In sleep and in wake

Parnassian syncopation

Trails through my brain

Beat bedtime melodies

I cannot evade

Thoughts of you

Xanadu

I fade away

In Lavish abstraction

Fever and passion

Hangs on

Me, dreaming

Melodic abstraction

Rapid rocking

Sound knocking

I clutch comfort

Near indigo orchards

You kindle, coordinate

Direct expression

Unlock our gate

Manage rhythms

Unique

Like yoga dance down

In a vaporous rate

An alternative jingle

Gradual pace

Zodiac music

Celestial spheres

Join us

Employ us

With time’s

Many years.

I will

Dream with a quill

And a beat

Near willow trees

And Fancy greens.

Electric Ink © 2003 Cori Lark. From Dreams and Undulations (Part II). Excerpt 3 shared with permission for Twilight Letters.

What draws me in is the musical layering: "Parnassian syncopation," "beat bedtime melodies," "zodiac music," "celestial spheres"—it turns personal longing into a symphony of the universe. The shift from feverish passion to gentle, eternal dreaming (with a quill and beat near willow trees) feels restorative, like surrendering to inspiration's flow. Cori's work often feels like a bridge between the earthly and the ethereal, and this excerpt captures that magic perfectly.

If these rhythms resonate—stirring thoughts of love, dreams, music, or cosmic connection—explore the full collection. It's a beautiful journey through consciousness, creativity, and undulating emotions.

Available on Amazon: Electric Ink: Writings of Cori Lark (paperback—perfect for savoring these poetic layers at your own pace).

What images or feelings does this poem evoke for you? Does it remind you of a dream, a song, or a moment of passionate reverie? Share in the comments below, or tag me on X

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Peace, love, and celestial beats,

Tracy

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