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the joy faith finds when home

 

i emerge

            thickly

with hope dripping

quietly leaning into
faith-streams with wide eyes
horizon-set

there

i hear light
speak light and i

become
centered entirely about this

                                   my coil

                                   contained

a swirl
both wonderful and dangerous

trembling my step

unsure and yet
       solidly set rock-fast

                      anchored
within ancient words dripping
blood soaked promises

spoken
aloud into clouds buried

within
stone

a cold cave’s oppressive
                    blackness

                    beneath

the dark embrace
cannot hold

the Brightly Graced
cannot fathom

the awakening universe
i see displayed in realms

above
where mountain tumbled rolling
rubble cries

aloud of compassion’s throne
where tall trees

tremble at the slightest
breeze

this breath

this life-swept clarity
singing deeply resonant

                      tolls
within my depth

so marvelously
no human tongue could measure
                      its purity

                      its veracity
                      its own dear weight

within my soul
this joy

           faith finds when home 

              ~r.

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           © Feb, 2009 R.G. Braley
                (astralshepherd)

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  • poetryality silver member
    May 11
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    Ah! What a splendor this poem spins. I read this aloud as I do all poetry and the way it rolls off the tongue is mesmerizing. Faith surrounds each line. Light, life, love, living are words that pique from my soul after reading these well-placed words of wonder. Exquisite! I have missed you and your poetry dear friend and I pray all is well.

    Always with LOVE ♥

    Renee


  • soulfultia gold member
    April 2

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    This was a delightful read, it carries you through yet gives you pause for seconds to consume the words and carries you on...beautifully done. I truly enjoyed this You are a gifted writer! ~Tia


  • lisargh
    February 13

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    Perfection

    Richard, many times have u read my work and said that I have spoken of what is inside your soul at that given moment, this my friend is completely and utterly ,exactly where I am now.....and it is wonderful, yet scary, breathtaking yet beautiful....like a new born standing for the first time and seeing the world at it's new, yet more beautiful angle,knowing that this is what it looks like, the way it is supposed to... tentatively, silently surveying the wonder, wondering whether to take the next step or to actually stay right here...and enjoy this for now....., yet knowing what pain birth brings (we sure know that), yet this beauty surpasses that..... it's beautiful Richard,beyond words----or history, thank you for writing , your word's are beautiful, poetic and they reached right down inside of me and made sense of where I stand, right here and right now......once again I stand with u my friend and that is a wonderful, privilege....keep walking my friend...on your own two feet, enjoy the beauty and wonder of the world, let it touch you, suckle you, enthrall you...

    with so much love and admiration for the hours of blood, sweat and tears it has taken for u to get to this point...no longer keep healing my friend,.......but keep loving and allowing yourself to be loved....rebirth at its purist form x

    Lisa xxxxxx


    • astralshepherd gold member
      February 14
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      Lisa, over time, we have learned so much about healing and how similar the process is for us - - even when particularly unique, there are threads we all share - - i am so thankful for the wonder of discovery and the resonance it creates within us as we learn to trust once more.


  • MuseStalker
    February 13

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    Still awesome

    Ah, I have missed you, my friend. Your unmistakeable take on life...your unique turn of phrase....all those traits comforting in their familiarity....still rare, still treasured. Funny that the first of your poems I read on my return is this. Synchronicity, as always, in our paths and needs. This faith, when home, finds joy!



    • astralshepherd gold member
      February 13
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      your words, your poems, remarkable presence has been sorely missed. i am blessed to know something i wrote found meaning within you.


  • myrataal silver member
    February 12

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    Richard ...

    I am touched by these words of joy and of faith ... I so love to visit your page for the spirituality, solemnity, tranquility and the beautiful and soft presentation.

    Thank you for being a light within darkness.



    Love
    Myra


    • astralshepherd gold member
      February 13
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      thank You, Myra, for sharing your light as well. It is an honor share this craft with one so gifted.


  • queenie gold member
    February 7

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    i am bowled over by this in many ways. thr structure is such that it makes a continuos read a real high. it's able to flow gently along while giving out a strong message of faith. the rymthm makes read like a rhyming piece. it's so very soothing in its deliverance. so very well done.


  • Nicada silver member
    February 6

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    Wow! This poem is so beautiful, and it has a very soothing tone to it. I love the vivid imagery, and the deeply spiritual message here in this write. Very nicely written! Blessings, Patty

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