Words of restless hope... of Resurrection

Mortality; O wretched death and mortality!

Decay is a demon dream, schemed in symmetry.

O, that death crucified might halt its talons,

Will we not all ascend from the grave?

 

Remember the fallen, the slain;

Their dust is our foundation.

Consider their suffering and pain;

For therein lies a new creation.

 

Silent stones of granite hue;

Enveloped now in sacred dew.

Speak somber words of restless hope

Of Resurrection...

Author's Note

On Easter Day the veil between time and eternity thins to gossamer. ~Douglas Horton

Reviews

[Valentine]

My pastors mother passed away, her funeral was yesterday. The blessed thing is we all knew where she was going and will see her again one day. Resurrection. Valentine

[An owl on the moon]

Yes, oh yes, dear poet. There is a deeper hope than the shadow of death.. and a comfort that can come like no other, even in our pain.

[Karmee]

Silent stones of granite hue;
Enveloped now in sacred dew.
Speak somber words of restless hope
Of Resurrection...

Such an awesome view on words....
Very poetic, I can sense poetic demons among this write.
Very clever and wonderment of talent you have.

[Hari Om]

The breaking truth un revealed ...i am quite stunned ...great work

[An owl on the moon]

I appreciate your comments and your time, my friend.

[Howard Savage]

Very powerful and spiritual message concerning that dreadful day when we all are standing before that ultimate seat of judgment, yet as we live our hope get restless from time to time wondering is there such a reason to hope. Profound writing.

[An owl on the moon]

I so deeply appreciate your insights. I must admit, so many days slip away from me where I don't ponder the deeper things. May this week be filled with rich inspirations for you, Howard.

[I Am Svetlana]

What a beautiful write! And it's true, with death comes new life. When things die, they become a part of the earth which we continue to walk upon, this they are always with us. Bodies apart of the ground, while their spirits are resting peacefully in the sky. The circle of life...the spirits of the dead are always with us. The picture makes this poem seem very eerie, dark, but I'm thrilled by your positive message you conveyed.

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you so much, dear poet! I am still learning the lesson of darkness and winter, that they too shall pass. May your day be so blessed!

[Raylci]

I'm really digging the way you convey a topic as morbid as death with a sense of hope. I also like the fact that I had to read your poem three times to really get a solid gist of it. Good job.

[An owl on the moon]

I so appreciate you reading this one, Raylci. Spring so often reminds me of death awakening when winter ends. Thank you.

[Adam Adams]

Kinda very deep. Industrious. And eye catching poetry, as always, as usual. Liked the line: "Decay is demon dream, scheduled in symmetry."So true... & your fantasy philosophy seems almost quite true as real, as realistic. Wonderful work!

[An owl on the moon]

So very good to see you by again, my friend. Always encouraging, even in my words of darkness. May this new week bring you so much inspiration.

[Caddy]

The addition of the artwork worked well here. Gave the viewer something extra to consume.
You create a lot of strong images and still invoke powerful emotions. It reads an old classic.

"Remember the fallen, the slain;
Their dust is our foundation."

Love the imagery, use of wording and the dark foreboding feeling you leave the viewer with.
I thoroughly enjoyed this. Thank you for sharing.

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you so much for your lifting words to me. This came from a deep place of darkness, just before dawn.

[AprilRN1210]

I have missed the way you effortlessly whisk me away with your words. The masterful flow that allows the reader to become lost in the imagery and emotion that you skillfully color the page with. This has an old world feel and voice to it (in my head) that beckons the reader to listen to the tales of days past and heed the lessons provided. It offers salvation and hope to those lost and suffering. The spiritual tones subtle yet profound touch the reader in a way that is both affecting and pleasant. beautifully done my friend.

[An owl on the moon]

So very happy to have you by again, dear friend. You always find a way to lift me from darkness into light. Sending such blessings for your new week. :)

[AprilRN1210]

With you it is an honor and a pleasure :) thank you.

[Craig]

Excellent writing. I felt like I was reading something written by Edgar Allan Poe... It certainly shares a kinship with Poe's work. And the grim picture associated with the piece adds to that haunting flavor. Great work!

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you for the wonderful honor of your words, my friend! :)