Mercy Within-Without

Stir my heart Lord God, that no stagnancy has a place within.

Mercy Within-Without

It is a lifting of spirit, every bank of slightest breath leading into glowing amber twilight extended.

Come mercy’s winds. I feel your coolness rousing in every leaf and twig rustling their message.

It is Song birds round, calling and repeat, a response of silver voiced ring, meeting to begin again.

Mercy is in every revolution to completion: Twirling its life force, a gift given, seen, embraced.

It is lake’s glass surface twinkling with glory. Unmitigated patience inhales to exhale pulsing life.

Seconds glimmer into minutes, into hours. Waters of memories accumulate, swirling life’s well.

Come mercy’s winds. I feel your coolness rousing. Then the stillness of peace lies cozy all around.

A great rustling of leaves through cottonwood marsh brings humble tears of beauty to my vision.

The message reveals itself to my ears and mercy’s winds swirl in witness of grace against my soul.

Sunny winds touch and twirl, teasing every back lit leaf into undulating prisms of green glass glowing.

Our hearts beat. We cry and smile and toil in mercy.

Long golden fingers of late afternoon reach for evening.  An amber cast shade of night is lowered.

Slowly many pinpricks of woven stars glitter and shine through above ebony blanket, layer upon layer of heaven.

Pulsing lights come forth one by one as if a field of signal fires within a warrior host’s encampment.

Mercy rides the skies full of twinkling constellations;

And still these heavenly timeless and magical creatures and legends are revealed to my eyes as time flies by in mercy.

Kathy Van Kurin, October, 2018

 

 

Author's Note

what brings humble tears of thankfulness to your soul, to your eyes?

Reviews

[barleygirl]

This is how spirituality feels to me. This is the ultimate in SHOW instead of tell . . . except this is more like FEEL instead of tell. While others may follow one religion or another, & some debate the existence of God, etc. . . . in the end, aren't we all going for this kind of magnificent uplifting, which you describe in such a visceral unforgettable way? This is the way we all wished we felt lots of the time. We never manage to feel this good at all times, of course, but just to have some portion of each day filled this way, with such loving splendor . . . I believe it could change the world (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Margie,
I see you have closed your profile. No matter. I am hoping you will be back. You are also in my prayers. Your review reminded me of the design within humanity to be moved, inspired and filled with a power far beyond ourselves. We need help for sure.
Thankyou,
Kathy

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A lovely write, Kathy....

Delicately descriptive in all its lines, your poem once again illustrates the fascination you have with all that life surrounds you with. The idea of the wind stirring change with a merciful breeze, caressing the surrounds and the soul, is very well conceived. The wind does have a calming effect and a cleansing one, too.

Some wonderful vocabulary used here, that combined with your descriptions, makes for an enchanting and soothing read. May the wind always bring you mercy and calm. Well written.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Doodley, it is like an inner world moved by the outer. Yes, the wind is amazing and does bring peace and calm in this world of chaos. Thank you for your honest input.
Kathy

[Jon Roggie]

Your hope is refreshing. It seems to be a constant.
The way you approach life is refreshing.

Cantankerous soul I might be,
yet I still give you a blessing,
and may others feel your faith.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Jon, do hope and faith and mercy go together? I guess that faith is something we all have in differing degrees for many reasons and in many things. It is in our design to want to believe and be centered in something bigger than ourselves. I know where and in whom my hope is based. My life is not my own. I know jesus is my savior.
Kathy

[Neville]

Mercy, or to show it, must surely be one of the kindest gifts any one individual can freely and consciously bestow upon another... and here my friend with these fine words, you have raised it to an even greater level......... Neville

[Kathy Van Kurin]

I sometimes feel that there is so much mercy in everything and that it is overlooked. Are we looking, listening waiting to feel mercy?
You always supply honesty. I like that!
Kathy

[Neville]

and you Kathy, are invariably very kind.. I like that too..

[Tabby Mac]

Oh, how sweet it is to see through your eyes the beauty of this earth! It is beautiful isn’t it! If we allow ourselves to truly see the beauty before us we are all brought to tears!!
For me Humble tears fall when I think of all the ways in which I’ve been taken care of through out my life...I’ve not deserved the gifts, the freedoms, nor the beauty in this life laid before me to enjoy and yet it’s been given...to live abundantly to see people’s hearts be changed to see others be enlightened or lifted when once low...that healing exists that brings the humble tears to my eyes.
But your poems bring awe...it’s refreshing to read your thoughts Kathy! I love how you bring us all to the simplicity of nature and remind us that in it is all the beauty we will ever need! It’s where all the answers are.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Dear Tabby,
i am sorry I did not respond sooner. I truly was touched by your heartfelt communication. I understand what you are saying....you said it well. Gifts of care, of closeness with others..ability to see and experience beauty all around; so, so much that needs to be affirmed. Healing and change, yes and yes. Loved your uplifting review. Thank you dear writing friend and blessings!
Kathy

[Paul Bell]

The days are drawing in.
The year is moving on.
I sometimes try never to look back on times. But the message always comes through loud and clear.
Mercy for the journey we all travel on.
An uplifting piece, Kathy.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Time is beautiful for it our way of seeing our experiences. It is a gauge, a learning opportunity for a better tomorrow. Beautifully said Paul; "Mercy for the journey we all travel on."
Thank you so much for reading and commenting.
Kathy

[VALORMORE DE PLUME]

Wonderment flows
effortless joy permeates
as we encounter
mercy's embrace

Well done. Love the font too.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Valormore,
Thank you for reading. What a great word you use above, 'wonderment.' Mercy is surly a wonder for me.
Bless you today.
Kathy

[Chris Shaw]

Beautiful poetic expression in your lines Kathy. A compassionate and uplifting read, which has raised my spirits on a dull November morning. You are gifted dear poet.

Chris

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Yes, less time before evening comes on and we are driving home in darkness....especially with falling back an hour. Thanks for your kind input.
Kathy

[Sami Khalil]

Mercy touches us to the deepest core of being. No doubt hearts that are filled with love and mercy beat with the rhythm of the Divine prescence. It is so comforting to share the universal message in their coolness of vision. Slowly we witness the grace unfolding in layers of forming legendary peace. Marvelous Kathy as you glimmer and shine.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Your affirming words dare are just wonderful. Makes it worth writing just to have lovely reviews like yours. Thank you and thank you!! Mercy is a reality in every breath we take. Mercy is the life heart beat which gives us the grace to live at all. Bless you dear writer.
Kathy

[Sami Khalil]

Can't agree more even in holding my breath. You are welcome ans celebrated.

[M.E.Lyle]

I was trying to relate to this piece, trying to find some comfort in it, but then I remembered my morning run. There was a mighty cold wind blowing into me, pushing me backwards as I fought to make forward progress. I wonder, where was the mercy then. It came at the end where I could sweat out the pain of the past. I feel much better now.
I enjoyed this piece of work very much.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

M.E. Lyle,
It is good to have work, to strive, to push ourselves. I get what you mean. some things are just difficult but to have the motivation and determination under durress is pretty great. Love your review because you found something good and a way to identify. That is really super encouraging.

[richieb]

Kathy,
Beautiful poetry. Your words danced in my mind as I was reading. The style of type you chose dressed your words perfectly. I imagined myself walking in the woods at dusk with a cool breeze in my face. I could feel the Holy Spirits presence rustling through the leaves showering creation with His Mercy. Well done my sister, I was enchanted by your writing and look forward to reading more.
Peace in Christ,
Richie b.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

richieb,
Well, if writing is like sharing our feelings to talking to a friend about what touches our hearts this poem was that. Your thoughts of walking in woods, feeling a breeze which rustles the fall leaves is about what brought on the particular poem. I love your review as it is a explanation with detail which inspires direct from what moves you. Thank you for reading and leaving your own personal interpretation. I really liked it.
Blessings,
Kathy