These white wings doubled over
in wretch to reach particular sea of trees
pinned like log to blueprint’s plan
amidst a forest where bird songs
are in many languages about the One
who left a simple path as a gift
for those who labor hard
amidst wide blue skies and alternate forests
to find that exact crook to rest
before our wings break off.
Author notes
Prompt -
quote and jpg
"Baum Strasse" by Cut And Run
Use this image and quote as prompt:
"So many gods, so many creeds,
So many paths that wind and wind,
While just the art of being kind
Is all the sad world needs."
~by Ella Wheeler Wilcox {1855-1919}~
eight to twelve lines
In a list
A contest entry
- THE WORLD'S NEED...QUOTE & IMAGE SPIRITUAL THEME by Blue Rew.
663 points, ended January 13, 2008, 8 entries
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This was am excellent take on the prompt! Kindness is such a simple act and it doesn't cost a thing! (in the dollar sense) Some good stuff to think about here! Sorry to hear of your aches and pains. Perfect opportunity for some more recording? You have such a melodic voice. I really enjoy "hearing" you!!!
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This is amazing! So profound and philosophical. This really struck me as a pure universal truth, "amidst a forest where bird songs
are in many languages about the One
who left a simple path as a gift".
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ty Mallig. I have nto written much for a while. I am struggling with nerve pain on the right side of my neck, cheek and forehead. It started with cold-like symptoms and really is miserable. I have few creative thoughts while laying head on heating pad.
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"who left a simple path as a gift"...
sorrow becomes as too many seem never to
see these true gifts of life. We can be
kind in so many ways each day, but so many
choose not too and most times, it is due to fear.
This relates so well to theme and image.
The harshness in the closing line threw me upon first
read; but as I read it again and again-I see that you
only reveal the true harshness that becomes our souls
when we continually refuse the simpler & kinder path. Blessings, Blue -
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I always come from the palce of "I am not worthy"...for the gracious and good gifts I have received. I do not psoture humbleness, I am forced to humbleness the closer I get to the leaves and sky....
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Reflections & Directions
It's always a joy to read and breathe your profundity.
You stir dormant feelings and set my mind a reeling...
"amidst a forest where bird songs
are in many languages about the One"
You're One with The One, Scribe! 
~ Nicky♥
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I can only hope. I lubs yah, bro.
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This is what the depth of the concept is and where one can define the truth in the manner of its universality ..as you defined in this great immaginative poetry...
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ty Prab, pen friend. I am humbled by your comments...I know you to be soul-seeker as well.
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OH this is very very good. Well written to the prompt. Excellent. ~Pamela
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ty, pen friend....I love to write about such.
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