Wings (Kyrielle)

Jump, and you will find out how to unfold your wings as you fall. ~ Ray Bradbury

I found my wings on the way down

before plunging into the sea.

On outskirts of this coastal town,

I unearthed wings inside of me.

 

I slipped into the darkest deep,

accepting fate and what would be -

another chance, eternal sleep.

I unearthed wings inside of me.

 

I arose with waves in my hair,

the voice of rivers flowing free.

Ancestral whispers filled the air.

I unearthed wings inside of me.

 

I ascended into the sky

stretching toward infinity.

For all the clouds within my eye,

I unearthed wings inside of me.

 

An ash moon in a ghostly dress

perched upon the limbs of a tree

watching and waiting, bodiless.

I unearthed wings inside of me.

 

I packed my bags and went my way,

burned the bridges of memory,

and left my world a world away.

I unearthed wings inside of me.

 

I lost remorse, regret, and pain,

the tangled vines that none could see,

and planted seeds to bloom again.

I unearthed wings inside of me.

 

The years have ended; time has flown.

The sun turned shadow into glee.

When I am dead, let it be known,

I unearthed wings inside of me.

Author's Note

Reviews

[Tina]

Beautiful poem ,it sounds like a song.

[Lorry]

In the moment you needed them, they were there all along. Leaving regret, remorse, pain and all those burned bridges you stopped journeying on, to soar above it all and be what was truly meant for you.
A beautiful write, full of positivity in a world so full of pain.

[emmajoygreen]

Through sound, sight and your inspiring, beautiful words, this poem touches heart and mind, Linda. over many years, you've written with feelings sad and joyful, always without pause or melodrama. You're some poet, friend.. hopefully always will be. Your aim for the stars and their reflection really does fly to that outer plane.. to infinity and more. Beautiful!

[Coyote Poetry]

I adored the poetry and the beautiful photo.
"I lost remorse, regret, and pain,
the tangled vines that none could see,
and planted seeds to bloom again.
I unearthed wings inside of me."
The above lines dear Linda. I could write a epic tale from. Remorse, regret and pain. We will give and we shall know. Thank you dear friend for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

Thank you, Coyote.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Linda.

[Chris Shaw]

Speaks to me of freedom found after a period of darkness. The imagery is beautiful and the repetition works so well. A lovely piece Linda.

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

Thank you, Chris. It's always a pleasure to see you.

[light and ashes]

This is amazing, and I love how the music compliments the words.

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

Thank you for visiting and for the review. I appreciate it.

[carl]

very beautiful work, one of the nicest pieces I have encountered here, so smooth and flowing and expressive. thanks for the posting -carl

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

Thank you, Carl. It's nice to make your acquaintance. I appreciate your visit and your review.

[willweb]

Now, of this day, my opened eyes,
they stare off towards your poetry
For in my mind, your echo sighs,
I unearthed wings inside of me

Melodically beautiful...the lilting melody of this piece is almost hypnotic. This was truly a joy to read this morning. Your words float effortlessly across the page.

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

As ever, thank you so much. This one was a challenge, due to being so exhausted from our serpentine verse challenge; but I was pleased when finished.

[John the Baptist]

Excellent imagery and rhyming in these quatrains, each of which ends with the line, "I unearthed wings inside of me." The first two lines of verse two are the poem's pivotal point, for here the speaker acknowledges surrendering to what is. After that surrender of ego power, the mystic wings are unearthed, and the Universe takes charge. The rest of the story is redemption and growth. Well done.

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

Thank you, John. I always appreciate your reviews and the insight gleaned.