The gnarled ancient oak bends, slightly listening
silven vibrations meld with yearning cries
emanating from the centre of the earth
That can be heard in silence of the eyes
of the sorrowful homeless man who stands still
surveying with confusion barren city
In the look of the immaculate woman
who owns a car and a house but has no home
Creased brow a sign of lovelessness and angst
Blue planet hurtles through space on its journey
The jigsaw puzzle that compiles its surface
is constantly shifting into new forms
As it attempts to shed chaotic patterns
that have swirled and imprisoned since before time
Destination of lights quickening draws nigh
Author notes
Prompt - Chaos
Terza Rima was used in Dantes 'The Divine Comedy'.
A contest entry
- Calling On The Big Dogs Of AP 2008 by blondone.
1375 points, ended May 27, 2008, 20 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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In every stanza you have succeeded in turning our gaze to different far reaches of vision, deep qualities in both inner and outer, all held in the fluctuating balance of 'All-ness'.
Wonderful and so rich!
Sol
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Terza Rima is an excellent form. You have used it well to your chosen prompt. An interesting and entertaining piece. ~Pamela
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you have broke the mold with this write deep and powerful grand imagery along with a flow of ease a perfect take on the prompt thank you for entering
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