Open Poetry #34 |
Not Yet |
Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
The sun has no alternative and it stretches out but it’s a lonely voyage through layers of “not yet” to the full glory and wonder of noontide. Alone it feels the burn of a timeless yearn to no more be trapped on the outskirts of love but to organize priorities, pause, and enjoy, the infusion of harmonious new energy before its fire starts to wane and the night triumphant reigns. Higher, higher, in the sky sun rises to the call but rain penetrates the heat haze of a need and cools the edges of repetitive endeavours to enliven its mind to a broader based view. Around and around; the sun goes around the perimeter of love like a peeping tom unable to go from witness to partaker and too weak to undo the knot of conditioning. The sun is nearly there directly up above but my eyes are downcast, my heart in sympathy, for all who walk the “not yet” trails, shine halfheartedly, and reach the peak of human needs unmindful of the spirit. Around and around till in death we’ll maybe find the sun has stayed behind, the night has claimed the crown, and clouds of regret hide the pale moon light! |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
This is a wonderful write! And deeply insightful! Bravo! Love, Margherita |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
"for all who walk the “not yet” trails, shine halfheartedly, and reach the peak of human needs unmindful of the spirit." Powerful write, Helen. Great imagery and metaphor. |
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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
I like this Honeybunch. Enjoyed the read too. :-) |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I don't know why, but you are not read enough people are missing out if they don't read you |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Thank you all so much for reading and for commenting. Dixie - it's okay, I'm not able to be on line long enough to interact with others so ... what goes around comes around. Internet access here is extremely expensive - perhaps one day it will be available more easily to the less financially blessed but thank you for your concern. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Helen~ I simply love the thought of the 'not yet trails' ... *sigh* What a blessing it is for us that you are a poetess that shares such lovely thoughts~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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