Billows hover in shadowy hues
motioning heart to explore
as every curve of circumstance
carries precious power
of existence
riding down an altering river,
cutting corners out of dreams,
edged from spells of storms;
essence emerges,
soaring strength to take flight
in feathers worn, yet fulsome
with tender tears reminiscing
in aging aches of rhythm
forecast begins to beckon
a shining reflection,
revealing a continual
continuity of natures forces;
grateful for every
breathtaking sunrise
that bestows a sigh~
Author notes
Prompt:
Grand Canyon –
Many visit here and the vastness of the expanse leads to most contemplating and re-evaluating their existence and purpose. Write about your own deep contemplation or your thoughts on what is important in life.
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A contest entry
- Tour De Monde - Stage 7 by Errant Panther.
400 points, ended November 2, 2008, 7 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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I wish to return the favor of reading your poetry. This seems well crafted in every sense. I am not quite this good at writing yet but some where in the future I hope to excell to a higher level as your words are well written and have a deeper meaning. OutofMind
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Why thank you so much for the lovely words about my poem. I appreciate your kindness
Jazzy
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beautiful
I think always of the river that runs through it, in awesome beauty and attraction. Silent, majestic, awe inspiring to get our attention, of how small we are.
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Outstanding
I loved all the alliteration in the second stanza -really beautiful. You have caught something in these lines that is more than just a description of the Grand Canyon but something that captures its very essence and how as human beings we react to it:
grateful for every
breathtaking sunrise
that bestows a sigh~
There is something in its shear size that dominates the landscape and dominates us as people as well. Nature is breathtaking when she is so beautiful. Best of luck in the contest.
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I was always thinking how nice it would be to visit some place like this one. Thank you for bringing it to me with your poetical paintings with so nice and gentle tune.
~Sonja~
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Beautiful, bff
I love this...Makes me want to go somewhere where I can have a breathtaking view and breathe again and just think...
Lovely as always
Lynda
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indeed when we reflect on our innermost thoughts and our place in the world each day the sun rises brings a sigh that we have been bestowed the opportunity to remain part of this world.
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