Empty, granite slab adorned with Eucalyptus;
Hollow chambers of Gothic memories,
where once the last supper could have
been held in troubled times;
The faces that no-longer look out to us,
linger behind columns carved by hand;
Heaved, stone pillars point heavenwards
in their collective effort to support;
Whispers, chants, add to the mystery
of this hallowed place where peace reigns
supreme, and doves rest a while;Echos of
another time and place congregate here;
Grey halls of scholars, monks and clergy
book-ladened hurry to this quiet sanctuary;
To dwell and ponder their thoughts; Quotations
were born here, wars were won and lost .....
Author notes
Picture kindly allowed by Bigmommajen....
Written November 19th, 2004
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Different and unique.
I enjoyed it.
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I am glad you liked this picture... Im not sure what it is but there is a sense of peace just by looking at it. Bigmammajen used it in a class...she might lend it to you
( I borrowed it and never put it back )
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Lynne this is great! You're right, this picture would go very well with my piece. Too bad I didn't find it when I was looking for a picture LOL. The one I found, I had to cut the guy you saw out of. This is full of imagery and lots of visions floated through my mind as I read through this. Wonderful write!
~Lyrical
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Many thanks for your kind words, I am glad you enjoyed this poem
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What a great work of written illustration. I think even this piece has affected my comment. This has such an impact it seems to make me change.
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I'm doing just fine thank you
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Thank you
I am glad you enjoyed this poem, many thanks for your kind comments, they are appreciated
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Pseudo,hello,how're u doing?
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you must be a genius!...This piece look professionan;very soothing,the visual too,wakes it look more fantastic!..I LOVE IT...KUDOS!!!!
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Thank you we have a Monastry next door to us so the outlook is very similar, they also hold retreat which is always mega booked Father Tom, the Bishop is a lovely guy from Nova Scotia.. Glad you enjoyed this, many thanks for the kind words
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exellent
I love this one a lot! I go to a Franciscan Retreat and your poem reminds me of there, well done. -
Thank you I am glad you found it restful
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beautiful photo, soothing words..
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