God knew.
There is nothing
save the Lord God knoweth it.
Yet
with your perfect trust,
He placed you,
with Machu Picchu precision,
as a stone of strength
to hold back
a pressing mountainside -
to dam and
to damn
the past,
forbid it future –
to plant the feet,
stretch wide the arms,
contain
the soil and sorrow of generations
from miring Tomorrow’s beset children
hastening to battle
on clear and solid footing
beneath your protecting presence.
Look to the pit from whence you are digged –
the jungle’s grasping greens and musty molderings
(though thought tempt by scent of proximity)
belongeth not to granite!
Ancient decrees of justice, mercy and agency
Proclaim
you cannot repent away another’s sins,
but your own alone...
Your spirit, born daughter of God,
displays your nature’s divine attributes -
a faith and charity not entirely eclipsed
by mortality’s veil,
with whispered ties, silken strands
linking to a Savior
through Whom impossible strength is found
and unbearable burdens borne.
Maid of Mara,
by contrast
recognizing least particle
of sweetness –
the fragrant breeze,
rippling rhythm of pill-bug legs,
a lily nodding under a bumblebee,
a child’s trusting smile...
all reminders from Home
that you are known, valued,
and endlessly loved!
Cherished agent,
commissioned to purify
a lineage!
Author notes
Machu Picchu: ancient Inca city built and terraced with massive and smaller granite blocks, having mortar-less joints so tight even a thin knife blade cannot be forced between them http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/prehistory/latinamerica/south/sites/machu_picchu.html
molder: to turn to dust by natural decay; disintegrate
Matthew chapter 6
Isaiah 51:1
Ruth 1:20 Mara (name meaning "bitter" or "very sad")
A contest entry
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A very enjoyable ...
free verse poem that stimulated my mind with visions of things present, past and future! I liked your author notes as well as they added to my re-read and 'twice was nice'! I see that you were aptly rewarded with many comments that all gave you clues as to where many visions came to others as well and each as individual as the next. Well done, joy
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Beautiful. I first thought this spoke of Jesus (though it alludes to other male biblical figures such as Sampson and Moses), then I stumbled upon "born daughter of God," and thought of Mary, who bore Jesus. This poem speaks powerfully to me of her. Yet, then I thought of righteous women of Zion, then finally of Ruth, who was I believe, mother of Jesse, grandmother of David.
Such richness in what you wrote which incorporates much of the shared history of salvation.
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Hoodwinked!!!!!!
This is very nice indeed gives everyone thats reads it something to leave with thanks for sharing best wishes and much love always
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(Hoodwinked!) Very well done!
An ununsual theme that you gave life by intermixing religious metaphor with strong visual imagery.
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This is a moving display of acknowledgement...
that of the feminine ability to overcome,
remain strong and yet still not see that in
herself. As with many of your writings, you
reference intriguing details and invite a
more provocative view. I especially admire
the use of Biblical references in such a matter
as to allow any to female to identify with the
write regardless of spiritual beliefs. Blue
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Hood-Wink
Beautiful write, I liked the words that you used, the way that you laid this poem out gave it strength and much to think about, I especially liked the way that you used the word "mara" as I knew that it meant bitter, and it caused me to think more deeply on those sentences surrounding it, great write!!!!!
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Hood-Wink
This was really awe inspiring and i liked how you spoke with such conviction and love. Great work and maybe one day we all may share the certainty in faith that you hold!
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Wow, is all I can say. Brilliant, powerful work! I absolutely loved the empowerment of
"He placed you,
with Machu Picchu precision,
as a stone of strength
to hold back
a pressing mountainside -
to dam and
to damn
the past,
forbid it future –"
Beautiful!
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Beautiful poem! I love it all. Thank you for this very thoughtful entry.
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I found this most fascinating, and I just loved your arrangement-good luck to you in the contest lol
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