I am ready to rest,
To lie down with my
Eyes wide open
And let the beautiful world
And all its glorious light
Into the cool and dark,
The deep and empty spaces,
Until I am full and complete
No longer the clay of this earth
But the song.
To lie down with my
Eyes wide open
And let the beautiful world
And all its glorious light
Into the cool and dark,
The deep and empty spaces,
Until I am full and complete
No longer the clay of this earth
But the song.
38 Comments
Another great post with profound words.
ReplyDeleteFor me the great event of this week is the World Youth Day in Sydney with Pope Benedetto XVI.
Hello, that is an interesting looking jug.
ReplyDeleteThis is just so beautiful, Sandy.
ReplyDeleteI'm writing this at 3:30 AM, and gosh, you made it sound so good, I'm
ReplyDeletegoing to bed NOW!
Thank You for such a wonderful poem Sandy.
'To lie down with my eyes wide open' sounds so refreshing and renewing. Usually by the time I get to bed I'm completely done in!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to allow the clay to be so molded as to become a form with the ability to be so open; to accept the light in all of its depths.
ReplyDeleteWell said and it is easy to put myself into that restive place you "sing" of
ReplyDeleteVery nice. I particularly like the opening lines.
ReplyDeleteNow we see where your wonderful poetry comes from. Very nice, Sandy
ReplyDelete"No longer the clay of this earth/
ReplyDeleteBut the song." Lovely Sandy! :)
what a fun idea, think i'll join this group too. i like to write free verse.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful 'restful read' Sandy! I love the optimism you've captured.
ReplyDeleteAmen to this. Insightful, wonderful images...
ReplyDelete"No longer the clay of this earth but the song." Gorgeous. This whole poem is exquisite and speaks to my heart.
ReplyDeletethat's a beautiful poem. A books worth of emotion in a few well chosen words. As usual, you hit the mark perfectly.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful use of this prompt Sandy. Great photo too!
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No longer the clay of this earth
ReplyDeleteBut the song_of life so lyrical..many thanks..
Whoa...that's a great poem, San. What a state to be able to achieve. It would be beautiful beyond belief.
ReplyDeleteSandy,
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing poem. Oh to be no longer the clay but the song.
Beautiful, Sandy. Thank you, I really needed this today.
ReplyDeleteWith one word 'Rest' a variety of brilliant ideas pass through our minds!
ReplyDeleteThis is delightful poetry that beautifully transforms the clay of the earth to the song!
That is so truly beautiful and profound, Sandy. An earthen pot is a perfect photo accompaniment.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful poetry! I like the thought of letting in the "glorious light". It made me think of a particular meditation.
ReplyDeleteJust a beautiful photograph and accompanying words.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
Sandy, I absolutely love this poem here. Did you write it? It is wonderful and very fitting for this photo.
ReplyDeleteso nice photo as usual!
ReplyDeleteThey were great words to go with the image. An intentionality to it all - a destiny.
ReplyDeleteOh Sandy, this is just beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteNo longer the clay.... but the song"
ReplyDeleteSimply gorgous!
Beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteDid you write this Sandy? How beautiful.
ReplyDeleteDxx
Denise,
ReplyDeleteYes, I wrote it for a friend. Thanks for asking!
I love this poem Sandy. I love to lie down and just rest, letting the world go by.
ReplyDelete"No longer the clay of this earth/But the song." Lovely, Sandy.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a perfect shot and the words to go with it... Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteVery vivid...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Sandy. As always.
ReplyDeleteI got nothin' for the prompt this week. I'm resting.
Karen
I loved this!!! Beautiful poem, I wish I was half as good.
ReplyDeleteThanks for being here.