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Spiritual Holocaust

Miniscule etchings defy containment.
Sparks of reality, barely breathing
in the time honored tradition of humanity.

As broken down solitude beckons
energies delighted to venture forth
to infuse and enlighten the fallen.

I wonder at the parades of venom
stirring against crystalline circles
trying to mock true intentions.

And there in the limelight vestige
presents itself, unchained measures
marking rebirth in golden hues.

Watching silhouettes falter
I wager my conviction, paramount
at the turn of celestial tides.

No passion, no regret or revelations.
Sublime in divinity’s presence
I succumb to vaporous seeds.

Ascending upon blackened wings
I mold perfection, in mists of me.








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  • maa gold member
    February 23, 2008

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    an amazing poem with rich imagery and creative vocabulary ... I agree with individuality and find it a great idea to publish the image at the end of the poem ... which offers the freedom to the reader to resonate with the depth of the poem without being distracted or influenced ...
    a masterpiece ...


    maa

    ps. I have discovered your book, and read the backcover-bio, which pulled a sensitive string within me ... I feel very close to you, without really having "met" you formally or having communicated with you a lot in the past ...
    from briefly flying through the preview, I felt that you were expressing certain truths that are dear to my soul, but in a more profound and accomplished manner than I would be able to do myself ...
    I very much appreciate the spiritual maturity you show in your work, it reflects qualities of honesty, uncorruptibility, non-distraction from what is essential and much more ...
    I feel blessed to have finally "met" you ...

    much, much love
    maa

    pps. your book is in my lulu-caddie already ...


  • individuality gold member
    February 17, 2008

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    i like the fact the poem comes first here then you see the picture and then can relate it to that, some great dark imagery here, mournful but wrapped in the blanket of hope's strength. a good poem.


  • DrunkenRam
    February 3, 2008

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    Interesting, I read the poem and painted an image in my mind, and then saw the picture.
    I came up with something entirely different, but along the same parallels.


  • penman gold member
    January 27, 2008
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    Excellent

    Very creative and well done. Oh my another powerful write from your gifted pen.

  • Sky Prince Ireland gold member
    January 27, 2008

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    Excellent Gypsy. That picture certainly did inspire you. I'm impressed. Thanks for sharing; I enjoyed this.
    Brian


  • WolfHeart
    January 27, 2008

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    Standing "O"! "No passion, no regret or revelations.
    Sublime in divinity’s presence
    I succumb to vaporous seeds.

    Ascending upon blackened wings
    I mold perfection, in mists of me."

    This section gave me goosebumps - wonderful writing.
    Perfect poetry.


  • Kari gold member
    January 27, 2008

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    oooooooooooooooooo I love love love love how you ended this piece right here! It sent me shivers after I read it! Wow, this was awesome and very very well done Gypsy
    Great pic with it!


  • yosto
    January 26, 2008
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    Great poem

    I loved the poem. Vivid and stirring.

  • Nighttime angel
    January 26, 2008

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    this is an excellent poem that you have written. I love it. the last 2 stanzas stand out to me the most. I think that this is an amazing interpretation of the picture.

    good luck in the contest.

    kat


  • Jonathan Wikkins silver member
    January 26, 2008

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    hey, how you doin?
    been a while since i talked to ya!
    great piece you've done here, good luck in the contest!

    mike

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