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*

[jhed]

wow. powerful poem :)

[Janice Ann]

The descriptions you use for the new tear and old tear, it makes such beautiful sense. I love the flow and the last stanza...captured it. Once again, your work is amazing! Thanks for sharing with me!

[Chris Smith Welshpoetcs]

Back again, and it is always the greatest of pleasures to read your words my friend.

[Veronica Chandler]

I love this piece! The word play delights me by bringing in a new spin on the word tear. Your carefully and thoughtfully crafted words expose how I can expand word associations. To tear apart the bonds of a closed mind opening eyes and heart to possibilities is a "Good tear". The way you use the word tear throughout, "A new tear parted last night from an ocean of eternity Defining hope in feelings now recognized", really busts open my own mind. I enjoy reading your poetry for I always learn and expand.

[Dream Weaver]

So much can be said of tears, and with this
piece "smiling eyes" endure..well done Neva..

[Lily Mae]

I sense some newly found freedom.. A beautiful movement forward.. I can picture "the spirit awakening within these smiling eyes"... perfect..x

[Aidz]

Great write Neva once again :)

[Ruth]

Almost a cleanising feeling to this piece.....wonderfully captivating...your use of imagery is always spectacular! xx