Tuesday 2 August 2011

Lightning



cracks, spills, falls
legs weary from travel, 
i rest my tired feet

pressured, rushed, pressed
disjointed on ends
i stare blankly in space  

drained, listless, stumped
with obligations
arms heavy, i breathe deeply


s l o w l y


expanding chest out,
empty mind sought to find the tail of space
a hallowed place where the well of life dwells
  
grasping for that one atom of power


inhaling  d e e p l y


a lightning spark, silvery thread
pure ideals unborn, unformed 
immaculate love, unconditional 

springs to life

reaching deep, i allow

the fire ball of energy to grow 


b i g g e r  


until 

electricity crackles at my fingertips
the flaming tongue licks my breasts, 
warming loins, kindling passion    

blazing steadily

welding broken limbs, 
mending ruptured vessels



bandaged legs, I became whole.

my spirit rose and walked.

i sang and heard my voice.       


Author's Note:   Share your poem (any form) today at D'verse PoetPubs (every Tuesday) starting at 3pm EST.  It is OpenLinkNight, hosted by Joy Ann Jones. See you there ~ 

(My original last line was: "I grabbed my pen and paper to write."  I edited it after reading an article from Zen Habits and Brian's invite.)

Thanks for all your kind words and visit.


Shared with Poetry United # 61.



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51 comments:

  1. Brian Miller2 August 2011 at 09:01

    i was going to say this feels wonderfully zen..love those moments of clarity when you slow down and let the baggage go...there is power in that and the focused thought...love it...and a longer piece as well...i like...smiles.

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  2. Daydreamertoo2 August 2011 at 10:20

    Those moments when we truly 'connect' within are what makes us humans such magical beings. Your prose is beautiful.

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  3. Anonymous2 August 2011 at 10:28

    i can feel that energy and lightning. ;-)

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  4. Pat Hatt2 August 2011 at 11:49

    Clarity in your words and their sheer focus shines through, I too find those moments great.

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  5. Mark Kerstetter2 August 2011 at 13:37

    That's a really cool sculpture.

    I like the energy and movement of this piece, the way you spaced words and letters out. One question: what do you think would happen if the last couple of lines were present tense?

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  6. Drenchxoxo2 August 2011 at 13:39

    I adore that picture. Grent energy in this piece.

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  7. Scarlet2 August 2011 at 13:44

    Thanks for all your wonderful comments.

    Mark, a good question - she will be walking, even running; while i am singing an aria. Yes, it might be a good idea to edit it to present tense. Thanks~

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  8. Shopgirl2 August 2011 at 15:07

    This reminds me of the feeling of doing yoga or sitting in traffic with prayers. So well done.

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  9. Unknown2 August 2011 at 15:18

    Beautifully meditative write, bursting with lovely imagery. The lead in image is spectacular! ~ Rose

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  10. Claudia2 August 2011 at 15:23

    ah it's good to slow down and make room for new energy to flow..we all need these spaces and often forget we need them...very nicely penned heaven

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  11. Tashtoo2 August 2011 at 15:29

    To feel the power of the divine feminine awaken within can indeed be like a bolt of lightening. LOVED this write, and thought the image fantastic! Brilliant presentation, hope you harness her strength. Let her sing!

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  12. Anonymous2 August 2011 at 16:14

    She (Spirit) came thundering down and broke my heart wide open. Well done.

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  13. kelvin s.m.2 August 2011 at 16:55

    ...oh, that's stunning.. you're masterful in here.. your words are full of power tonight so the lightning above.. Zeus would love to rave over here... i fell asleep for awhile in front of my lappy.. aww.. still sleepy..(@___@)

    Good morning!(good night there in your place!):)

    ~Kelvin

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  14. Arron Shilling2 August 2011 at 17:05

    Your picture is fantastic and the sculpture and artistry of the entire piece is in great.

    Danke vielmals

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  15. hedgewitch2 August 2011 at 17:08

    The light appearing in the cracks of the statue you so aptly chose for an illustration is like the light that informs the process in this poem, gradual, gaining strength, excellently brought to life and glowing with power. I think the last line is an improvement. Good stuff, Heaven. So glad you shared it with us.

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  16. sm2 August 2011 at 17:11

    beautiful pic with lovely poem

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  17. Anonymous2 August 2011 at 17:35

    I LOVE your last line-- whatever path your reading moved you to, keep on it!
    http://mairmusic.wordpress.com/2011/07/29/week-146-it-digs-in-so-deeply-so-far/

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  18. Patricia2 August 2011 at 17:48

    You took the brokeness of being worn down and turned it beautifully... I love the ending.

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  19. Glynn2 August 2011 at 17:50

    The power comes from within. And then it's unstoppable. Good poem.

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  20. The Linnet2 August 2011 at 18:38

    Lovely poem and picture :)

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  21. Anonymous2 August 2011 at 18:51

    Amazing image and I like how you structured the poem with the spaces between letters on appropriate words.

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  22. Randy Behavior2 August 2011 at 19:43

    Nothing like turning inward to fix what's outward. Loved this and your photo choice too!

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  23. Joanne Young Elliott2 August 2011 at 19:53

    Love this poem and the picture. Connection most divine and renewing. The end part reminds me of the Isis and Osiris myth where she puts him back together. Have you read "Awakening Osiris" by Normandi Ellis? It's her interpretation of what is sometimes called the Egyptian Book of the Dead. It's so poetic you can lose yourself in it.

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  24. Fireblossom2 August 2011 at 20:01

    What a transformation takes place between the beginning and the end of this poem. And wow, that picture!

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  25. Anonymous2 August 2011 at 20:10

    Powerful poetry in this, it has an almost calming feeling to it, I enjoyed this very much!

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  26. Helena White2 August 2011 at 20:27

    ❤❤❤ Beautiful!

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  27. ayala2 August 2011 at 20:44

    clarity shines through....serene and powerful.

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  28. Life in a Poem2 August 2011 at 20:45

    looks like we wrote along the same lines this week, great writing and i love the photo

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  29. Maude Lynn2 August 2011 at 21:07

    This has such power! Love it!

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  30. Christine2 August 2011 at 21:52

    I love the idea that this energy welds this brokenness together.

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  31. Margie3 August 2011 at 00:10

    Lovely write, Heaven.
    Bravo on this one!

    Margie :)

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  32. Sheila3 August 2011 at 00:37

    what an effective meditation. I love how my essence responds automatically to the power of suggestion - breathing slowly, breathing deeply - as I read those lines I unconsciously obeyed. Love this write and that pic is wicked!

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  33. Anonymous3 August 2011 at 00:53

    your words were equal to the
    amazing picture!

    excellent write!

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  34. Anonymous3 August 2011 at 02:19

    I felt relaxed and peaceful reading this poem -- much needed after a long and stressful day. Beautiful poem. Thank you for sharing it!

    David

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  35. Celestial Dreamz3 August 2011 at 02:42

    an inherent power ... wonderful piece :)

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  36. James Rainsford3 August 2011 at 06:04

    A perfect combination of words and image. I loved the economy and intensity of the language. Great write.

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  37. Carys3 August 2011 at 06:33

    I like the way the language opens out as the piece progresses - from the boxed in 'cracks, spills, falls', 'pressured, rushed, pressed', and 'drained, listless, stumped' through 'empty mind sought to find the tail of space' to your revelatory last line 'i sang and heard my voice' - the whole piece made me think of my yoga class and how I always feel a little 'healed' when I leave the room. Great write.

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  38. Jyoti Mishra3 August 2011 at 09:42

    that was simply fantastic :)
    awesome read !!

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  39. Unknown3 August 2011 at 13:13

    wonderful write, great atmosphere in and around each word. Works well as a fast paced read or as a meditative voiced/spaced read. I really enjoyed the piece and felt good taking it all in, thanks:)

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  40. Kristi3 August 2011 at 13:17

    As soon as I saw the picture I was drawn in. Your words were beautiful...gave me a sense of calming energy. Also, loved how you built the anticipation.

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  41. Scarlet3 August 2011 at 15:35

    Thank you everyone for your encouraging words and visit. I appreciate it ~

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  42. Anonymous4 August 2011 at 00:57

    Beautiful images conjured up for me...moving through the body; loved it : )

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  43. Poetic Soul4 August 2011 at 07:06

    Oh what sweet moment when clarity prevails

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  44. RMP4 August 2011 at 11:14

    by the end I felt a calming peace settle over me... I think I feel like belting out a song of my own...

    a lovely piece.

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  45. Ostensible Truth4 August 2011 at 13:17

    love how you string your words together - lyrical at times - powerful - words that ripple over the mind and sink into the recesses of brain - nice!

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  46. madhumakhi7 August 2011 at 10:41

    After that tiring day all what we need is that moment of introspection and observation. You brought that slow transition from exhaustion to passionate energy very well.

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  47. Mary7 August 2011 at 11:00

    (Visiting from Poets' United)Heaven, this is beautiful. I felt so very energized as I read to the conclusion of your poem.

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  48. Anonymous7 August 2011 at 11:22

    I skipped all the other comments, because I know they were all going to say what I wanted to and that is I simply like it.

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  49. Sherri B.7 August 2011 at 13:42

    Empowering words...beautiful!

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  50. kaykuala10 August 2011 at 06:36

    You brought the journey through a sensuous path treading softly on air. It was mesmerizing and brilliant!

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  51. cosmos cami20 January 2012 at 17:26

    A gorgeous accompaniment to that photo.
    A elegant way to remind me to breathe.

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