Any who have read my post, Momma’s Penny, will know from where this one comes. I wrote it in response to the dVerse Poets Pub prompt, Poetics: Through the lens. One of the picture prompts just jumped off the page at me, and this is what I saw.
And So…
Brightness beyond compare
Nighttime suddenly alive
Was that a man on a cross
Or did I simply see hope
The eye of God was there
As my soul sped through the sky
I thought surely I was dreaming
Then at once as I flew
I realized the march was at an end
I said, “And so… this is dying.”
Copyright © 2013 C Mashburn
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Sherry Mashburn said
Beautiful
charlesmashburn said
Thank you, hunny.
brian miller said
the play of the shadow in the corner and the light in the opposite really play into your words…what a journey it will be when our time comes…i wonder if we will even be able to comprehend that first glimse…when our march comes to an end…wonderful take sir…i wish good weather tomorrow as you honor her…
charlesmashburn said
Your kind words are much appreciated, Brian. The poem could probably use some re-writing, but it was late, and I just put it down like it came to me. Awesome artwork; I could write for days with inspiration like that!
mindlovemisery said
This is beautiful Charles =)
The latest prompt is up if you would like to participate =)
charlesmashburn said
Thank you. I’ll look at the prompt and try to get something written for you. Busy day today, but maybe tomorrow.
mindlovemisery said
No rush even if you are late you can always just upload to the most recent Mr. Linky with a note as to which prompt it is for I really don’t bother about dead lines not with a small group
charlesmashburn said
I’m all over it! Great choice of words for your prompt!!
mindlovemisery said
Thank you I was very excited about the wordle lol
charlesmashburn said
🙂
pandamoniumcat said
Well I hope it’s as colourful as that…the end of this march. Quite lovely and peaceful. Great take on the prompt Charles!
charlesmashburn said
I truly believe it will be beyond anything we can imagine, Dianne. Thank you.
Kelvin S.M. said
…release & leave everything to Him… comfort yourselves with all these undying presence of our Lord. … smiles… thank you for the poem…
charlesmashburn said
Amen. And, thank you.
David King said
If this be dying, why does it haunt us so? Great write.
charlesmashburn said
Indeed. Thank you, David.
Abruvanamedsly said
And so… this is dying…
…those words linger…wonderful take on that image…felt.
charlesmashburn said
Thank you very much.
Mary said
I like what you did with the prompt, Charles. Fascinating to contemplate what death might be like. Your poem gives one view!
charlesmashburn said
Thank you, Mary.
Björn Rudberg (brudberg) said
Oh yes, this sounds exactly like those near-death experience people have experienced. I like your interpretation, and in all quite comforting.
charlesmashburn said
Thank you, Bjorn.
Laurie Kolp said
Wow, Charles!
charlesmashburn said
Thank you, Laurie! Always love them Wows!
Myrna said
For some reason themes of death haunt me today. I like the hope you instill in this. May it be as splendid as your poem and the colors of the painting.
charlesmashburn said
Thank you, Myrna!
Akila said
Loved the journey!
charlesmashburn said
Thank you very much!
Christy Birmingham said
The soul speeding across the sky is a wonderful image!
charlesmashburn said
Yes! Thank you, Christy!
Leovi said
A beautiful and moving poem, love it! Thank you!
charlesmashburn said
You are very welcome! Thank you for the inspiration!
Gretchen Leary said
Oh wow. This one made me think for a minute. The crucifixion is one intense topic and you wrote this so well. The final line is so strong and packed with emotion. Absolutely amazing.
charlesmashburn said
Thank you for the wonderful comment, Gretchen!
Liz Rice-Sosne said
I love the entire “trip” and especially it’s conclusion. I love the “no fear.”
charlesmashburn said
I like that part too! Thanks, Liz!