BOW AND ARROW

An arrow can only be shot by pulling it back.

Bow and Arrow

My

whole

being quiver

with energetic

pulse surging with

anticipation

As I held

my breath.

To see how

far you will go

as you outrun

the mercurial

wind.

I stretch

my arm

further than

it should be

to give you

leverage the 

momentum  

the means

to reach

your goal.

I bend

my back

to brace your

brooding wings

to give

you stability

and overcome

the gravity

that held you

forever down.

My string hums

with songs

of faith  

to every strain  

place upon

my spine

Trusting in the

strength and aim

of His mighty

sovereign hand.

And watch you

propel     fiercely

towards         the dark

gray                          sky.

 

by NeiL ArandA  09/24/14

Author's Note

" You were all by yourself. Staring up at the dark gray sky. I was changed !" ...

Reviews

[disciple]

wow!!brilliant there,good words,good diction,and literary devices

[NeiL ArandA]

Thank you so much Ms Disciple for your valuable time and for reading this piece. Do you play chess as well ?

[Lizardo]

This is a very powerful and lovely poem.
I imagine someone holding a bow and striving to hold him back to strike at something
an awesome and interesting poem to read

[NeiL ArandA]

Thanks for visiting Lizardo. Appreciate your thoughts

[Lizardo]

You are welcome

[ecasynaman]

Very powerful... You're awesome..

[NeiL ArandA]

Thank you for the read. I think I remember you. I appreciate your time

[jacob erin-cilberto]

we aim high in our goals, and it takes every part of our being to make that arrow fly straight and true.

[NeiL ArandA]

It's always great to have someone that always have our best interest in his/her mind. And they are willing to go a second mile for that to happen. Thanks Jacob for your thoughtful thoughts. Its always appreciated.

[danish]

I stretch my arm
further than it should be
to give you leverage, the momentum
the means to reach your goal.


such a great one!!!

[NeiL ArandA]

Thank you Danish for the read and for dropping by.

[icelandicblue]

A very vivid picture you have painted here. Your descriptions of getting ready to release the arrow are captivating and I waited with anticipation for the arrow to soar to freedom.

[NeiL ArandA]

Thanks for the read Icelandicblue . Appreciate your time ..

[Benita-Staebell M - Kin..]

My string hum with songs of faith

to every strain place upon my spine

Trusting in the strength and aim

of His mighty sovereign hand.




And watch you propel fiercely

towards the dark gray sky




very Inspiring and everything goes
so very well together nicely penned piece.



Thank you for stopping by
my page and leaving a kind review
and comments.


Benita

[NeiL ArandA]

Using a little bit of imagination Benita. Thank you always for your patronage

[Benita-Staebell M - KindredPoet]

You're welcome no problem always a pleasure to read your work. Benita

[Sami Khalil]

In elasticity of wings, we shall soar and in sharp aims, we shall hit the target. Important we have targets in all matters of life and work hard to reach them. Excellent, sir...:).........

[NeiL ArandA]

Appreciate the read Sami ...I apologize to have not responded to this one. Your presence is always a refreshment

[Sami Khalil]

No problem. You are welcome....:)......

[Daisie Vergara (Dhaye)]

"Let the bird fly
Let it spread its wings
Let it find itself
Let it see LIFE"

I don't know but these words just came up upon reading your poem.
I like the concept of trust, faith, support and guidance.

Nice poem about friendship, or can be words of a parent to his child.
Glad you are still writing, Neil.
Thumbs up for this. Keep on shining! :)

[NeiL ArandA]

Thanks for that short and lovely lines you wove. Yes its a sacrificial love and friendship we offer to those we love and treasure the most. Looking up for their best interest which sometimes means...giving our best and walking the extra mile ....Appreciate your visit

[Ency Bearis]

Great poem to ponder and an astute write. Thanks for sharing.

[NeiL ArandA]

Thanks Ency for the visit. Sorry for the late response