Upon the Breathing Earth

Curiouser and curiouser…

The chilled wind with frozen voice,

lifts saddened scents of drifted days.

Upon each breath, a doubting choice,

the winded-weeping figure lays…

 

I sense now the grand facade,

and dance in seas of bitter strain,

where colors paint the hand of God

now in remorseful, salted pain…

 

And how was I to know that day,

would alter every moment on?

And how was I to hope to stay,

when friends in movement now are gone?

 

So here I stand with grasping eyes,

and view my common, ever-soil.

Born here in sand yet raised to fly,

air filled with scented jasmine oil…

 

I walk by this sea alone,

upon the breathing Earth.

Now feel it stirring as I roam,

where wave on wave begins new birth…

Reviews

[DJ]

Inspired writing,sheer perfection.

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you so much, DJ!

[AprilRN1210]

sometimes we read something that just knocks the wind out of you... that is what parts of this one did to me.. words fail me now... scrambling amongst emotions that are going haywire in my heart.. you are hands down one of my favorite poets on this site and this is why... your ability to weave magical enchanting spells with words is exquisite.. and not only paint the most majestic scene with breathtaking imagery but touch hearts with pure, powerful, raw emotion... that is talent and your beautiful spirit shines through each and every piece: light, dark, twisted, and everything in-between.... Craig, this one is my new favorite.. I cannot tell you how it has affected me.. amazing piece right here sir.. I love it.. first two stanzas...let's just say... wow... I know I am rambling, but trying to express (poorly, I know) how much I adore this piece and how it spoke to me...

[An owl on the moon]

Precious friend.. thank you for sharing your heart here.. I deeply appreciate your words.. your encouragement... these thoughts flowed from a very dark place in my soul... in my journey... Your presence here is a light for us all.. and I hope you just keep on shining always... :)

[Johanna]

Wow, I´m very impressed and touched by this poem. It was pure magic and from your heart. I could never manage something this amazing.. truly so impressed, amazing job! saving this, one of my favorites!

[An owl on the moon]

So appreciate you coming by to read my words, Johanna! Your words made me smile.. Wishing you a wonderful weekend to come. :)

[Renée]

What can I say .. a lovely work of art! Of heart ! it is like taking a walk though life.. with a new beginnings constantly under foot !

[Wórdsmíth]

The Old memories have no place to get "placed" with "satisfaction". Sometimes, such memories are very cool to our the hearts to heal it up.. light it up with the new frequency of life---A new breath to the world. Nice imagery!

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you so much for your comments, John.. for stopping here to pause.

[stars are far]

wow thats very great work, i loved it and the title was very attractive, you did a great work here..
well done :)

[An owl on the moon]

I so appreciate you stopping by to read my words... :)

[stars are far]

always my pleasure :)

[Pax]

I always remind myself that: "every sad end, a new beggining shall arise..." You've expressed this piece so beautifully, filled with melancholy, on which I felt in every breaking of my bone. You are so good at this my friend. We may walk alone, for now, but given time, given the new birth, the new begginings is just up ahead... waiting for us to reach her, until then, alone may it seems, but we know deep within the depths of our soul -- we aren't always alone. awesome work, my friend.

[An owl on the moon]

I appreciate you so much, my friend. Your heart and soul that you always share so freely.

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

I feel alone as I walk until I see that figure across the shore...until I hear the worlds whirl through the winds and remember that .....I am not alone. These pieces that you write always make me realize that though life is sometimes a treacherous tale....their are scents, moods, movements that let me know of it's hidden greater moments. Even in the darkest days your words are lighter than the air...swirling an sweeping on the mourners ears and brightening their eyes and souls with hope that miracle and truths will seep out from the ground and bring them awakening.

[An owl on the moon]

I always feel the richness of your warm soul when you pass by... and yes.. you are not alone... all around you is the bliss of life awakening for you to dance in... to breathe in... to find your peace through... Miracles flood every moment if we will but open our soul's eyes to perceive them, dear, dear friend...

[Cascara (aka Sprint Goe..]

Unique write...most poems glorify the beauty of nature, whereas this one paints a more realistic, gloomy depiction of it.

[An owl on the moon]

This was breathed out when I was walking in the grave... yet hopeful for what might rise up.. I appreciate your words...

[thewholesoul]

Really beautiful sólido rhymn Structure. I got sense of longing for a new beginning a change. Ver y muchos dn
Enjoyed

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you so much... yes... new beginnings... butterflies rising... :)