Follow the whispers of eternal psalm
along the burgeoning path
the soul's eyes behold,
feeling the vitality of August plumes
glowing with lingering vernal sway.
Heart hears Heaven's harps
call to lead along the narrow strip of choice,
also beckoned by vixen voices
lurking in the curiosity's teasing thickets.
Mind recalls the detours from divine splendor
when a rendezvous behind bushes
promised paradise more stunning
than the one the eyes have seen on the journey.
Naked seconds stripped of illusion
found only heartache among the deception
pain of regret staining one's steps
as mistresses chased become mere mirages.
Beauty simple with its bouquets
given by the celestial gardener
may mesmerize by scent and sight,
yet never dull the ears
from hearing the siren song
rising from distant shadows.
Pure of light the pilgrimage follows
sweeping past wisdom's tree,
harmony balanced between passion and faith
when the road leads to an ethereal end,
or brings to chaos of fleeting visionary fruit
if the feet obey the sounds of laughter
that guide to places scenic, yet toxic.
Walking in the quietness of appreciation
for a landscape of life having its truth
unblemished by a liar's weeds,
traveling along obedience's avenue
isn't always filled with lightning's thrill,
but it never leads to trash heaps of disappointment.
Author notes
Picture credit: Jim Warren ....Thank you ShelleyA
A contest entry
- Picture Inspired 2 by jasminerose.
700 points, ended February 10, 2008, 14 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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Beautiful write this is gorgious and filled with imagery awsome write I wish you the best in this contest!!!
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Beautiful, vivid imagery flows throughout, excellent metaphor and profound insight to ponder upon! The balance of all that life offers to the heart with love, passion, regret and faith is a challenge to many. Disappointment is something we all can live without. Too bad many choose differently
Beautiful penning here..
Thank you for this excellent entry in my contest!!
Jasminerose
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"lingering vernal spray" - nice phrase. This is full of images and ideas. I think is a progression from the couple behind the bushes to talk of more spiritual things
"Obedience" - interesting that you bring that in.
Nice write.
Good luck.
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