Culling the Heavens

Oh how I would cull the stars
and the moon from the sky
should I be able to whitewash
the darkened path you travel.

I would bejewel the sinister forests
of your thoughts with the sparkle
of hope and the glow of love
despite your resistance-

gladly burning my fingers
to their very marrow if
the hell fires that cast
long shadows could be thrown asunder.

You must look toward the light
my sweet until it quickens your
heart and fills you with the
peace allowing the inviting

warmth of a future waiting to be
plucked from the very bosom
of salvation, for it awaits you
by the warmth of a hearth
kindled by choices well made.

Reviews

[Tom]

The implore is heartfelt and sincere! Intense and emotional, well penned indeed !

[icelandicblue]

Tom you are always so very kind and I thank you for that.

[Dr. Wood ?]

How could anyone not take that path..this is love, that's what it is...

[icelandicblue]

Ah yes, indeed Doctor Wood it's certainly filled with that. Thank you.

[Azure Montessa (Blue)]

Powerful message portrayed in this well-written poem. Oh, I feel you. :)

[icelandicblue]

Hi Blue,

Thanks so much for your wonderful comment.

[Dye]

So powerful and beautiful. The things we would do and sacrifice for those that we love, in hope of leading them in the right direction. Very strong write that seemed filled with emotion. A new favorite of mine.

[icelandicblue]

Thank you Dye for your generous review.

[Angel]

The love and the hope in this is tangible...as is the pain. Darling, my heart and my prayers are with you...

[icelandicblue]

Thank you angel, you are aptly named.

[Joyce S. Greene]

Your poem is emotionally very powerful, Anne. Your pain touched my heart. Very beautifully written poetry.

[icelandicblue]

Thank you Joyce, you are always so very kind.

[redflutterby]

All the things we would give a loved one...if only they would turn away from the dark choices they have made....I know this comes from a very pained place in your heart Anne. I hope and pray your situation changes for the better. x

[icelandicblue]

Today is better than yesterday...hope will not die until there is none left to harvest. Thank you so much Red, I appreciate it more than you know.

[redflutterby]

Taking each day as they come is all you can do on this hard journey. Just know others walk with you if only in thought. You're welcome Anne.

[Jack...]

Anne, this is gorgeous, though the underlying theme is quite somber. If only we could...if only they would...are phrases we often find ourselves repeating in our minds when a loved one is in a bad way, walking the wrong paths, finding the darkness as a friend and shunning the light. Keep at it my friend, your love and persistence will win out in the end. Gather those stars around you and let them glisten in hope. Very nicely done.

[icelandicblue]

Thank you for that gorgeous and poetic comment Jack.

[Lydia Shutter]

The sentiment expressed in this poem is so warm, so loving! When a person is reluctant to accept love, it is difficult to help them.

"Oh how I would cull the stars
and the moon from the sky
should I be able to whitewash
the darkened path you travel." this is just gorgeous. From the heart and honest. I enjoyed this write. Lydi**

[icelandicblue]

Thank you so much Lydi, and you are right it was penned with the ink of love taken from my very core.