you stand
rock carved by wind storms
a solemn cathedral
with a thousand unlit candles-
i am sun-drunk pebble, awed-
~0~0~
the clouds drape hymns
over your moody terrain
rustic-low wind sighs
as you trace your fingers
along the barren sand dunes
i, raw with rain, bloom in response
Posted for D'verse Poets Pub - Sentiments of the Southwest, hosted by Mish ~ Thanks for the visit ~
So lovely, Grace.
ReplyDeleteIntriguing and the sentiments expressed -the idea of worship and nature combine to birth new dreams.
ReplyDeleteI really love the contrast between the two... a yin and yang, the rock and bloom... The southwwest spans extremes.
ReplyDeleteNice to use the Mish-photos for inspiration. Your vignettes are very SW-gritty, prickly, & beauteous. Another sterling butt-kicking of the prompt poetics.
ReplyDeleteoh so so beautiful! The first line is absolutely stunning. Truly sensitive writing here.
ReplyDeleteThis is very creative, to write from the point of view of the blooming cactus. Beautiful.
ReplyDeletethe clouds drape hymns....gorgeous. I love how you write from the viewpoint of the cactus blooms. I like both of these short poems so very much.
ReplyDeleteGrace, your usage of imagery, in both poems, is spectacular. Each poem has its own unique feel, when combined, gives the reader, a new and richer understanding of the US southwest.
ReplyDeleteNature sure can spring through, even with a bit of rain downpouring away.
ReplyDeleteJust.Too.Gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteTHESE:
"rock carved by wind storms"
"sun-drunk pebble"
"the clouds drape hymns"
"wind sighs"
"raw with rain"
Oh MY.
I also enjoyed the contrasts in the photos you chose. The imagery of "a solemn cathedral
ReplyDeletewith a thousand unlit candles" reminds of the "hoodoo" rock formations. I smiled at "rock carved" as I almost used "wind carved" in my poem.
gorgeous writing!
ReplyDeleteThis is soo beautiful!! Inspired :D
ReplyDeleteWonderful photo choices and loved your beautiful words especially that first verse.
ReplyDeleteGrace - these are lovely the second one my favorite.
ReplyDeletehow very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYou brought the scene to life, Grace. I especially love the first one.......wowzers!
ReplyDeleteThough there be many different sorts of deserts I have to agree with your sentiment--of all I have seen or ever been the rocky & cacti filled deserts hold a special place for me. And no, not because of the peyote.
ReplyDeleteFantastic, Grace.
ReplyDeleteA reverent write for a spiritual place...lovely poetic thoughts here.
ReplyDeleteLovely, Grace. I love "the clouds drape hymns over your moody terrain."
ReplyDeleteBack again and "I am sun-drunk pebble, awed" is especially fine.
ReplyDeleteI agree with what many have said: "i am sun-drunk pebble" is excellent.
ReplyDeleteYour metaphors capture the different moods there very well! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThere is such a spiritual aspect to the desert. Cathedrals can't quite rival it.
ReplyDeleteraw with rain, I love that line. Thank you, as always. Have a beautiful week.
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