Stone Circle Mystery

My new poem "Stone Circle Mystery". John Phoenix Hutchinson (C)2012 You are standing at the heart of an ancient mystical stone circle.

 Stone Circle Mystery.   


Time has no implication, no symbolization here.

Within the circle of the standing stones, you are immune.

 Body engaged, entwined with the earth, held captivated.

Standing more like a statue, than the stones themselves.

In this captured space the significance of spirit soars.

Mystical magnificence invigorates, motivates the soul.

You are singular in the universal metropolis and centre of the all.

The solar and lunar tides sweep over you, a torrent of emotion.

Lost in a flood of sensation, elated passion for life.

Overwhelmed by the vast domain of never ending space.

Your heart is renewed and you enter heavenly innocence.

Reviews

[DrD]

I always like spiritualism in poetry because it touches on what defies the best of us to explain. You have captured it well here and I sincerely enjoyed the read.

[John Phoenix Hutchinson.]

Castlerigg is a wonderful place. I think this setting would have an "effect" on the most spiritually devoid person! Am certain of that.

[Southern Cross]

I have felt the sensation you have described while hiking through ancient Indian burial grounds or earth that served as Civil War stances...a peace like no other shared with those that walked the earth before me

[John Phoenix Hutchinson.]

Yes I understand very much what your saying here. When some many souls over a period of time invest into a special place on earth.....they leave an enlightenment behind for those that follow.

[Ken Simm.]

All this is certainly true. Been to Castlerigg many times find it much more evocative and mysterious than Stonehenge with its crowds and Stone Age Burgers. That you cannot get near it also.
This write puts together what happens when you enter the ring precisely. It is very well written
On a similar note have you ever been to Callanish on Lewis in the Western Isles?

[John Phoenix Hutchinson.]

No I havent but went to all the circles in the lakes from Swinside to Old meg.......Castlerigg is the best though for me.

[Ken Simm.]

I avoid Stonehenge and Avebury for the reason outlined above. I could not believe The Stonehenge burger in the fast food outlet near the turnstiles. If you get a chance to go to Callanish you should. There are several circles dotted all over a superb landcape at the side of a sea loch. A wonderful mystical place. There was a piper practising when I was there last. I agree Castlerigg is the most atmospheric in the lakes. I think the closeness of the fells that do it. Especially Blencathra.

[John Phoenix Hutchinson.]

Blencartha Is a Joy too........I was once lifted up off the ground by the wind on / up Sharps Edge that was exhilarating and got the adrenalin running!

[Mary]

mystical and beautiful. Ah! to be centered within the center of the circle of standing stones, of time itself. Your poem carries me to that place. Beautifully written!

[John Phoenix Hutchinson.]

Its a wonderful feeling and very special place.

[Ice QueenJen]

I found this quite ethereal, and would love to see this and the other wonders of what these kinds of places hold. In watching a program about Stonehenge I heard there is like an energy field as you get near the stones. Could something along those lines be happening here in this site you write about? I find this a fascinating exploration into the unknown of the world too. Thanks for writing such interesting poems.

[John Phoenix Hutchinson.]

This Castlerigg site is older than Stonehenge.....ive been to both and Castlerigg for me gives off more energy.

[Ice QueenJen]

I was watching a movie and they had some stone arrangement included in it. And not far from here they found some stones that had been started much like at stonehenge, they have no idea who started cutting them or why they were cut- then mysteriously abandoned. I wonder if I could feel the energy coming from them, maybe someday I will go see these amazing places too.

[Enid Blake]

This is quite the spiritually uplifting piece! You have made me want to go to that place and experience these feelings described in the poem ;)

[John Phoenix Hutchinson.]

Castlerigg is wonderful!

[Phantom Heart]

"You are singular in the universal metropolis and centre of the all."
It was one of all of the lines I loved.
Thanks for sharing this!

[John Phoenix Hutchinson.]

Am glad you liked that line as that really is the reason this place has a magnetic draw to me. Thanks M

[Katherine Enma Pineappl..]

Lovely and intense. I'm not sure how to describe my initial reaction but the only words I could muster was that it was amazing. It makes me feel that you wrote this in the place, there and then. This is obvious that it's heavily inspired and what's brilliant is you manage to infect readers with it :)

Nice write

[John Phoenix Hutchinson.]

Castlerigg is a very inspiring place.......it always draws me back.....like it has a magnetic hold on me.......

[Katherine Enma Pineapple]

That sounds like a wonderful place. It's my first time to encounter people with such connection to a place. It's very... interesting and unique :)

[Craba]

Such depth and quite intriguing. really an enjoyable read.

[John Phoenix Hutchinson.]

Thank you my new friend :) I think your find must of my poems have that intriguing vibe.

[emmajoy]

' .., you are immune. ~ Body engaged, entwined with the earth, held captivated.'

Castlerigg? Whatever the archaeologists and the like throw up each and every time they scan or dig a site.. there's that magically wonderful unknown .. nobody who was there is alive to tell. When you think of the existence and meaning of the ring, how it once represented this or that AND that it's stiil there in its remnants to remind us that true past stands forever as what .. a reminder, a warning, a lesson .. who's to know. You've absolutely captured the power of the place, made it hum its ripples across time. Love it.

[John Phoenix Hutchinson.]

Thank you Emma. Castlerigg is a stone circle near Keswick in Cumbria.
A hidden gem and secretly known to the experts as the best in europe.

[emmajoy]

Yes, I know.. tis the place to go to feel a precious strength and gentleness. Tis what i call the walk-weary place .. takes time, is time..

[John Phoenix Hutchinson.]

:)