Tuesday, November 4, 2014

this shadow is me


hope, a literary expression of a new beginning
like spring and freshness or morning sunlight
one is human the others natural
yet what links them is the emanation of newness
freshness, the mornings dawn of a new beginning

we notice the storm come in because its ominous
yet afterwards shadows are cast, they come not from
the sun or dance to a lively burning fire
but come from the tree, from the mountain, the edifice 
and our winged friends cast their shadow, their souls,
onto the ground as they soar overhead in joy

this

speaks to the notion that what energy of light,
freshness of spring or the dawn, like hope,
begins anew it radiates, emanates from within

we
 
i

have that in me



if pleasure be the height of all passion in human life
and love gives that pleasure like the sun gives light,
then let…*the sunlight grasp the earth and the
moon beams kiss the sea, for what is all this kissing’s
worth if thou kiss not me  
 

*Percy Bysshe Shelley


 

10 comments:

  1. Nature's ceaseless wonders will always be an inspiration .

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  2. So beautiful! I love how you weaved in the Shelley-it was perfect!

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  3. this is quite beautiful. i love how there is always hope. :) and how you describe the places the shadows come from.

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  4. love the images you've sketched of a fresh beginning...full of light and hope...

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  5. I can imagine the shadows cast by the sun as ones that would be cast by a bonfire--and it is all what is, as you say beautifully in your second stanza. That's an insight worth carrying into all the beginnings we can make and remake daily.

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  6. I like this. It's like a prayer, an affirmation of the power within us, love.
    Enjoyed reading this and I like how you quoted Shelley.

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  7. Yeah, light starts within...beautiful emotions expressed in your poem, linked to Shelley.. x

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  8. How easily we are inspired by the world around us. How gladly do we in her bosom lie as she nurtures us. I too really liked your words.

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  9. I specially love this part:

    the emanation of newness
    freshness, the mornings dawn of a new beginning

    Beautiful ending with quote from Shelley ~ Have a wonderful week my friend ~

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