navwin » Archives » Open Poetry #45 » Stairs!
Open Poetry #45
Post A Reply Post New Topic Stairs! Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
Honeybunch
Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115
South Africa

0 posted 2009-11-06 08:19 AM


Stairs start and lengthen more
from the dungeon of despair
to make of every step
a laboured affair.

No man or beast, angelic friend,
or sweetheart of the heart’s desire
can lift the burden, ease the pain,
or change a state of mind.

But there always was and still is
the self that knows no other way
than up with good and down with bad
until the climb turns night to day.

And in the light of clarity
effort begets its own reward
that creeps into the psyche, see
and turns a servant into lord.

And so of lords both here and there
they set a standard for us all
and soon upon the highest stair
life will be as once before!

Helen / 6 November 2009


© Copyright 2009 Helen - All Rights Reserved
AncientHippie
Member
since 2009-10-15
Posts 411
Surfing the Cosmic Flow
1 posted 2009-11-06 09:35 AM


Great positive read, Helen.  Upbeat and uplifting, with solid layout and great rhythmic progression.  A good read.
Namaste
Jim

"We are stardust:  we are golden:  and we've got to get ourselves back to the garden."  --Joni Mitchell "Woodstock"

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
2 posted 2009-11-07 01:02 PM


Hi, Honey! Long time no see! Well, you certainly came back with a highly inspirational piece of soul writing! Loved it!

My two favourite stanzas are as follows:

"But there always was and still is
the self that knows no other way
than up with good and down with bad
until the climb turns night to day.

And in the light of clarity
effort begets its own reward
that creeps into the psyche, see
and turns a servant into lord."

Right on! Keep climbing those spirit stairs!

Love & Light,

Linda

Honeybunch
Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115
South Africa
3 posted 2009-11-07 03:56 PM


Thanks so much Jim and Linda!  I've been recovering from an operation but I'm hoping to be back in full swing soon.  

Helen

Margherita
Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236
Eternity
4 posted 2009-11-08 08:38 AM


Did you exercise on the stairs, yes? Welcome back, dear Helen philosophical Poetess! Hope you are doing fine.

Very profound and well pondered write.

Love and hugs.
Margherita

Margherita
Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236
Eternity
5 posted 2009-11-08 10:09 AM


Happy Birthday, dear Helen!! Just saw the post in Discussions ...

Enjoy your special day to the fullest!

Love and hugs.
Margherita


Midnitesun
Deputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Empyrean
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647
Gaia
6 posted 2009-11-08 11:05 AM


A beautiful positive write, Helen.

Also, wishing you a Happy Birthday!

Honeybunch
Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115
South Africa
7 posted 2009-11-08 12:36 PM


Thank you Margherita and Kacy!  All stairs including spiritual ones require ... attention to detail.  Sometimes I'm good at it and sometimes bad but all part and parcel of being human.  Thank you too for the birthday wishes here.  I so very much appreciate them.

Love
Helen

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California
8 posted 2009-11-08 02:08 PM


I've missed you Helen, glad to see to you back
(and recovering) Enjoyed this comforting poem, It's one of your best.
                              Ida

LindsayP
Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410
Australia, Victoria
9 posted 2009-11-08 08:31 PM



And in the light of clarity
effort begets its own reward
that creeps into the psyche, see
and turns a servant into lord.

Dear Helen that is a delightful turn of phrase and a most enjoyable post. I hope

you are feeling well again and that you will have a happy birthday, Love.

Lindsay

Artic Wind
Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080
Realm of Supernatural
10 posted 2009-11-10 04:27 PM


Always love to read an upbeat and positive write from you Helen!

to you
ARCTIC WIND

Post A Reply Post New Topic ⇧ top of page ⇧ Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format.
navwin » Archives » Open Poetry #45 » Stairs!

Passions in Poetry | pipTalk Home Page | Main Poetry Forums | 100 Best Poems

How to Join | Member's Area / Help | Private Library | Search | Contact Us | Login
Discussion | Tech Talk | Archives | Sanctuary