Outside the Circle of Stones

I have wandered into an amazing sight, with movement at will
Lying behind a long sleep of my pure listening breath
Clouds break forth that were once charming
In all their melancholy words of patterned distress

Much kinder skies press lightly against the chest of my spirit
Life encased in silken petals, exiled now from grief
Just to know the touch of a healing heart
Has become home to rushing waters that seeped

I sit in a room containing a subtle touch of my future dreams
That I believed did not exist outside of mere images
Are they apparitions that dare lie to me now
Come to lick my wounds with beckoning messages

Sweet joy scatters where cold arrows of fragility once flew
Amid numberless embraces introduced with care
Shining on ripples of pain, bringing change
Into the one breathing space where I now stare

Now I stand inside a circle of stones with my eyes closed
Surrounded by possibilities with qualities that spin
I am now quickly approaching faith anew
Inspiration to step outside this room once again

Author's Note

Artist - Michael Cheval
http://marialaterza.blogspot.com/2011/03/michael-cheval.html

Reviews

[Poetic Beauty]

I wish I felt this way at the moment. The second stanza says so many things and gives this piece a warm feel. The last line is very vocal and it is a great feeling to want to step outside in the world again with a spring in your step and love in your heart.

[Audrey Howitt]

I think this is one of my favorites of yours Neva. Beautifully written as always. But this poem in particular speaks to me of both a sense of fragility and one of strength. Your last stanza says it all. Masterfully done!

[poetry-kiddo alienbaba]

"I am now quickly approaching faith anew "
transformation and a new decision...
always better always good

[brenda]

wonderful poem about once again feeling inspired but neva beautifully expressed !:)

[Kelsie Eileen Stark]

Such a quiet elegance seaping here, a beauty of imagery, alas, a masterpiece.

[Jvl narasimharao]

This poem is like water to a perching bird and food to a hungry man and life to a dying human being.One of your very best

[Richielee]

yes! i love the circle of stones metaphor, Neva this is excellent !

[Lily Mae]

"To step outside this room once again" just nailed it for me.. I could just feel that moment.. Beautifully said Neva..xx

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OOO! WOW i so loved that picture.
This is amazing write, loved the last stanza.
You're so talented Neva. Keep writing always

[Kenneth The Poet]

Very nice and daring even.

[kdpgrahi]

Very positive ending, Inspiration to step outside the closed circuit is definitely a good wish. I liked the poem much. You have proved your flair here again Neva