Colour

I stand in a field of dark green grass, 

that I have been known to fondle at times.

Winds roll bye and clear settled dusts,

whilst impressioning the grass that has grown to my hip. 

The sun has disappeared behind a sky of black,

and for a period, I just look up.

Shear shock and agitation start suddenly,

but break to tranquil trances welcoming weightlessness. 

White light chases white light

across my basalt sky, 

charging my stale air; 

I absorb this image, eyes shut, 

before I hear a clap. 

I know the dangers to self of such power,

as I stand as a plausible conductor.

The Rain comes down and

I embrace it completely.

I raise my hands from my sides slowly,

 gently, I take one last deep breath.

The next clap awakens me.

A beam of abstract pulsing colour, 

concentrates around me. 

It seeps into the world,

and upon encasing it, 

I truly see.

This one true nanosecond, 

recalls its tranquil beauty.

I fall to my knees, 

and smile to see the sun, 

make green my grass. 

This change defined change itself,

and All I can see is bright blue skies.

Reviews

[luna rose]

Very lovely poem. Intense imagery-- which I can always appreciate in poetry. The last stanza reminds me of the lyrics from Blue Skies by Ella Fitzgerald; "Blue skies, smiling at me. Nothing but blue skies, do I see." I love the message as well; changing your attitude. What a world of a difference it makes. There is beauty in the storm, the rain, the grass. Truly lovely, indeed :)

[BlackHeart]

This is just amazing, I loved that when I read a stanza and than closed my eyes it was like I was standing right there having the rain fall on me and I just loved it. Thank you so much for showing this piece on here and keep up the amazing work.

[Shane Hogan Poetry]

Thank you BH! Its nice to know people enjoy what Ii'm doing :)

[Vidya Bacchus]

This is a splendid write Shane .Your images leap off the page :)

[Desiree]

Wow, I am completely absorbed in each word and standing in awe of what took place. It's a beautiful poem and it is like witnessing a happy memory, a moment of complete peace. Great write!

[Kai Rollins]

Pondering life and nature because of this.......excellent. I rather enjoyed this. And your diction put a very powerful image in mind. Thanks for this

[Jeannear]

beautiful poem thanks for sharing

[Tina Louise UK]

Beautiful imagery, really enjoyed :) x

[Maddi Snowden]

I like the way this flows. Overall, nicely done. (:

[m.s.early]

reminds me of getting struck by lightening or a soul exchanging metaphysical states. very fluid and heady. thanks for sharing