Rapture

"We now no longer camp as for a night, but have settled down on earth and forgotten heaven." - Thoreau

Even continuity takes a hiatus when heaven calls ...

Author's Note

"And now that we have returned to the desultory life of the plain, let us endeavor to import a little of that mountain grandeur into it. We will remember within what walls we lie, and understand that this level life too has its summit, and why from the mountain-top the deepest valleys have a tinge of blue; that there is elevation in every hour, as no part of the earth is so low that the heavens may not be seen from, and we have only to stand on the summit of our hour to command an uninterrupted horizon." - Thoreau

Reviews

[sette]

just one line of the poem speaks it all full of depth and certainty with the words used. life can be interpreted like that even in the moment of joy and glory, there are times that there are breaks to be able to ponder why loneliness and pain exist. this is only my own interpretation my friend.

[Pete]

i love your interpretation sette. thank you! ... :)

[sette]

you are most welcome

[Ras Kibo]

all of our glorious moments are foreshadowings of what is to be- if only we realize;-)
Amen pete

[Pete]

thank you Ras. so nice of you to say ... :)

[Alfred Kukitz]

the image remarkable as they dance with your lines.

regards,
al

[Pete]

thank you al. kind of you to say ... :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

Your every word carries much weight, Pete. You should feel proud to exalt such a range of emotion in your reader, and not worry yourself with what it is missing in length. You continually surprise and delight me. Thank you!

[Pete]

thanks Kelly ... :)

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Pete,
"Rapture"
This was inspiring and educational all in one. I typed in the first line of above caption and discovered " A walk to Waschusett" Thoreau; a first for me. Anything like this is important to be able to put in perspective the similarity of those who have lived before us. Rapture's image at top is very meaningful to me. I sure do appreciate your posting this!
Blessings,
Kathy

[Pete]

thank you Kathy. yes, Thoreau is my favorite writer because of his faith and respect for people and nature. we tend to forget that this life isn't the end. heaven awaits. much appreciated ... :)

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Pete,
I we are open minded-hearted we see clues of God's realtiy in our daily life. In the comings and goings of this world and within God's creative masterpiece. Thank you for the reminder that this is not the 'end'.
Blessing to you and bye for now.
Kathy