Cathedral Ceiling

a precious natural room; sky my ceiling, woodland surrounding my fresh place of solitude.

 

       Cathedral Ceiling

 

 Cathedral ceiling, solid cream vault of sky,

 Isolated under your umbrella of beauty

 I feel welcomed.

 As flutes lending their sweet voice,

Woodland song birds echo and call

This place of outdoor freshness 

is really their own.

I am glad!

What prestige! What Joy!

To visit their home unencumbered,

For it is a simple room.

This room of peace invites my being to lift itself,

 to fly, to dream.

Author's Note

If this touches even one person I think that would be really nice. I write because it is satisfying and many times only when it comes naturally. Hope everyone continues to find inspiration and enjoyment in life. Let's all keep finding wonderful things to write about.

Reviews

[Richard🖌]

Dear Kathy,
You have taken me to this heavenly place, to Nature's beautiful cathedral, where a city boy rarely ventures.
Now, that you've swept me up and stood me here beside you in this soul-inspiring world of peaceful splendor, I feel a deep sense of home in my heart, waking dreams in wondrous joy.

Beeeautiful free versing, Kathy … I love it so.
Thank you M'Lovely Lady-Poet 🍃 ⁓ Richard 🤗


PS: I adore the picture, too … it would keep the ambience alive if it were displayed above your poem, like the cathedral ceiling, itself. 🎶

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Richard,
I appreciate your helpful ideas which run through your theme of newly expressed wonder above. This is something fresh about your writing which I truly find uplifting by the way. Ya know the idea of placing an image directly above a writing is not something I knew could be done as Iv'e not seen a way on the manage your writing' on this site. Your more experienced in this kind of stuff than me I think. I'll try to figure it out in time.
Thanks again for your edifying input. It's so nice to be encouraged in my efforts.
Bless you inside out.
Kathy

[Richard🖌]

though, you did not ask me to, Kathy,
I am messaging you the instructions for placing a picture with your poems. : )

[William Michael Reeves]

You must have kept flying and dreaming from the beginning. Your poetry is welcoming!

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Wiliam Michael Reeves,
Oh look what I found! I am sorry to of not found your kind review earlier. Please forgive me. I hope you are having a wonderful spring. Thank you for the inspiring and edifying review. It is so appreciated.

[θεά]

There is something so uplifting about Faith. Those who shun the path of God, are shunning the way to good. The cathedral ceiling to me is a metaphor for aspiration, redemption and salvation. Nicely done, Kathy.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Malika Relives,
I understand what you mean by the uplifting nature of faith....in God Almighty. It is surly true for me and beyond my imagination to not have this relationship and love of Jesus Christ in this life. I love your word cluster description-inspiration; Aspiration, redemption and salvation."
Thanks so much for your nice input and personal ideas.
Blessings,
Kathy

[Coyote Poetry]

A beautiful poem. I was lucky. I traveled Europe for three years. I went to many of the great churches. I understand your words. The beauty of them left you in silence. Thank you Kathy for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Coyote,
Traveling Europe for an extended time like that must of been amazing! I am so glad you could do so. You must of been enriched and have wonderful memories and feelings. so cool to hear about it!
Thanks for reading this my first entry here. It helps me to hear how people connect with a writing; how they interpret and from where!
Bless you so much.
Kathy

[Coyote Poetry]

I enjoyed this one. I don't know how missed this one and you are welcome Kathy.

[wordman]

you have your own sympathy in perfect harmony,under a beautiful canopy of gods creation,,lovely kathy,lovely

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Hi wordman!
The day this was inspired the day and the sky was just as I wrote it. Sometimes inspiration just comes along, don't you think? Another thing.....I like your phrase: "sympathy in perfect harmony, under a canopy of god's creation." Very cool!
It was so nice to read what you had to say!
Blessings,
Kathy

[wordman]

my pleasure,thank`s

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Bless you too Mr. Wordman.

[wordman]

i wish someone would give me some blessings,lol

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Wordman,
Yea, I understand. You give of yourself with your writing and it does feel like a blessing when you are happy with what you've done. Keep being yourself and doing your own cool thing!
Kathy

[wordman]

thank you very much for those kind words.i will carry on

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Yes, your will and it is your own unique song for you can only do it for who and what is your own experience. Hmm.........kind of poetic somehow.............

[wordman]

but then you would suggest that i live my poems,and in some ways i do but most ways i don`t but i can feel other peoples emotions to write about

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Wordman,
That is so cool. I can learn too by thinking about your input on this subject. It's good to just be still and think sometimes. this heart is warmed by we people's common struggles and lessons and just acceptance of what we know and do not. Hmmm...that is maybe what you were thinking. But fun. See you later.

[wordman]

you are always welcome at my humble abode

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Sounds good, for it is with our inner meaning with which we express. Yea like an abode. I know there is a poem in all this talk. Are you going to write something?

[wordman]

not in the writing mood

[Neville]

What a great, descriptive & otherwise satisfying read this proved to be. I could dwell for long moments indeed in such a sacred, cool and lofty place.....All Good Things my fine literary friend, N

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Neville Pettitt,
The day this was written I was just given the feeling, description and a Holy awe surrounding. The poem just flowed from there. I probably did not capture it perfectly but my soul remembers! You review is pretty right on.....sacred, cool and lofty place. Your definitely are perceptive. Thanks again. Kathy

[Neville]

Delighted...

[James]

I'm pulled between the beauty of cathedral architecture and the majesty of nature. Really nice and it gives off such a peaceful calmness.

Since you read my first, I thought I would do the same and I'm so glad I did.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

james A.,
Yes it is nice to visit the early writing submissions of people here on W.C. I have been doing it lately. Thank you for visiting my early poem. It is nice of you..............Kathy

[Cassie]

Thank you Kathy, it has touched me. Thank you for bring light here through your poetry I know so many are inspired

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Cassie,
You have inspired me with a heart that speaks loveliness and a fragrance of grace. Keep being a light to others dear lady. God Bless you in your life and world. Kathy

[Cassie]

wow...thank you my dear friend for your beautiful words. Believe me, it is you who has encouraged me

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An ode of rapture for the canopy of our world...

An interesting use of comparison, the Cathedral as the ceiling of our Earth; certainly giving this poem a slightly religious tone.

Nice work.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Yup you got it there! It was a ethereal late summer day a little cooler than usual just before a rain. The sun just glowed up the sky. It was beautiful. Thanks for thee nice review and for coming by. Kathy

[Sami Khalil]

"song birds echo and call


This place of outdoor freshness is really their own."

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Sami,
Thanks for checking out Cathedral Ceiling. Blessings kathy

[Sami Khalil]

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