navwin » Archives » Open Poetry #23 » Reaching For Heaven
Open Poetry #23
Post A Reply Post New Topic Reaching For Heaven Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
ThisDiamond
Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353
Michigan, USA

0 posted 2002-11-17 11:28 PM



The ceilings are all glass, until the clouds let light shine through
Like beams from heaven smiling, and I fear I have not strength
Enough to gather them into this basket of lofty dreams
In shards, to fall so sharply on my mind
Occurrences of fate and flattery, untaken
Like beacons to be followed
And every storm gives rise
A little higher to the skies
And I look up
With open eyes
Into the sun


Copyright Kkh 11/17/02

© Copyright 2002 Kathleen Harris - All Rights Reserved
Mistletoe Angel
Deputy Moderator 10 ToursDeputy Moderator 10 ToursDeputy Moderator 5 Tours
Member Empyrean
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon
1 posted 2002-11-17 11:30 PM




(smiles) Oh Kathleen, this is so gorgeous, sweet friend, this feels so seraphic just soaring up to the ceiling here! (kiss on cheek) I love it, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a ebautiful heart, sweet Kathleen, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

Madame Chipmunk
Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296
Michigan
2 posted 2002-11-18 01:09 AM


So very beautiful, Kathy... and I love the way you shaped the poem like a basket
~ hugs from Kzoo

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled"  Gwendolyn Brooks

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
3 posted 2002-11-18 09:42 AM


Another diamond for your impressive collection of gems!

....."lofty basket of dreams" --very effective

Wonderful!
EA


regards2you
Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940
California
4 posted 2002-11-18 10:17 AM




This is outstanding. Enjoyed thoroughly.
Thank you,
Warm regards,
Pat

  

..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons..
        "Desiderata"

GOlDsparklESS
Member
since 2001-12-13
Posts 428
central nj
5 posted 2002-11-18 05:23 PM


i feel you.
garysgirl
Deputy Moderator 10 ToursDeputy Moderator 5 ToursDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Laureate
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237
Florida, USA
6 posted 2002-11-18 05:34 PM


Kathleen, this is beautiful. Thanks for sharing your "basket of dreams" with us.

"Love makes the world go around"
~~with love and hugs from Ethel~~
                  

Magnus
Deputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Laureate
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA
7 posted 2002-11-18 05:41 PM


Very nicely done Kathy,  great images and
a sense of almost being overwhelmed,  yet
looking into the sun,  knowing that another
day will come again...a brighter day...


Nightshade
Deputy Moderator 5 ToursDeputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Patricius
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962
just out of reach
8 posted 2002-11-18 06:28 PM


Very nice, I enjoyed this thoroughly. Chris

"Hope" is the thing with feathers-
that perches in the soul....
                  
                       -Emily Dickinson

SmartChick
Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081
On A Journey To The Unknown
9 posted 2002-11-18 07:01 PM


Wow! I like the way you did this. It's beautiful too.
Suetang
Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187
Melbourne, Australia
10 posted 2002-11-18 07:27 PM


Hello Kathleen

I loved the images portrayed through your words, beautifully written.

Take care......Sue

I am in motion
I am blue
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you
- Shawn Mullins

Bill Charles
Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619
highways, & byways, for now
11 posted 2002-11-18 07:38 PM


ThisDiamond - please save me a place there. Nice write...

BC

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA
12 posted 2002-11-20 02:40 AM


Enjoyed...James
Paul Wilson
Deputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Elite
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711
United States
13 posted 2002-11-20 04:24 AM


This Diamond~ Lovely words

Reference was made that your poem looked like a basket, but I look at it from the bottom up and it reminds me of a pyramid and you are sitting on the top looking up, " Reaching for Heaven "

Maybe I'm just weird. Thanks for sharing...Paul

[This message has been edited by Paul Wilson (11-20-2002 04:25 AM).]

Kristine
Member
since 2002-10-30
Posts 92
Mahal Kita!!!
14 posted 2002-11-20 05:15 AM


Great poem

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 #23 » Reaching For Heaven

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