Glory In Shades of Gray

A new tear parted last night from an ocean of eternity
Where it had once laid shivering and sweet
Beginning to comprehend those words of comfort
From a spirit that has awakened within
Every eye you meet

Looking up for peace of mind outside of black and white
Thoughts hold a subtle sweetness all around
This new tear stares into the breath of expectation
Seeing glory in beautiful shades of gray
Now wonderfully profound

An old tear reveals lips that speak to us of retribution
Losing sight of what is right and wrong
Telling stories that have no place at all to go
Except dark hills carried in our souls
For way too long

A new tear parted last night from an ocean of eternity
Defining hope in feelings now recognized
In all those words of comfort proceeding forth
From the spirit awakening within
These smiling eyes

Author's Note

Artist: Olga Perry

Reviews

[Joel M Frye]

An old friend of mine once did a magnificent landscape in charcoal and pencil; it looked like the light just before sunrise over the meadow and trees...when I read your line, "glory in beautiful shades of gray/Now wonderfully profound", it brought back the memory of my friend, and my wonder in watching him create a masterful work. Just as you have done here. *bows to the artist*

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

A crushed spirit helps the reader, to relax, love it

[brenda]

wow! great words !

[Hayley]

I think you have constructed this poem in the most effective way. The intro, the body, and the conclusion that ties the whole poem together with the repetition of the tear in the ocean of eternity and the eyes. Incredible work :)

I like this style of writing. The 'accidental' repetition to start stanzas with slight changes to redirect. Very nice. Easy feeling and thought provoking.

[David W Moore III]

great write, a new tear from an ocean of eternity - just pure beauty

[Allen Smuckler]

"A new tear parted last night from an ocean of eternity"...says it all, Neva
Another beautiful, purposeful work.
Great write.
allen

[Kelsie Eileen Stark]

Third stanza was powerful. Glory can be seen in shades of grey. Brilliant piece all around.

[joshua deathdealer]

Except dark hills carried in our souls. This is such a vivid piece. I love it.

[Ladysue]

Stunning imagery as always...this does feel like a cleansing...love the last verse...

[Jibin]

Again a powerful work. I always wondering that how do you molding your every stanza, and those have a powerful flow...
I love this work too....