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Tuesday 8 January 2013

sweeping statement

waiting for the perfect tidal wave:
a soul tsunami
knuckle whitening
cataclysmic change.

waiting to inhabit second earth:
send out satellites
bursting full of
shot or sought self-worth.

waiting to discover smoother roads:
while trudging through
the ruts and ridges,
rocks and broken bones.

waiting for this masterpiece to form:
as broadening brush strokes
slosh the canvas
staining sky in storm.

sweep though Sarayu
swoop
and whisper revolution:
send virgin snow
to bloody ground
fresh landscape dream
without a sound
sweep pneuma through
breathe deeply
to refresh reveal renew.



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45 comments:

  1. Jennifer Wagner8 January 2013 at 13:04

    You weave fantastic imagery throughout this piece. Love the message as well. Has to be one of my favorites of yours.

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  2. Unknown8 January 2013 at 13:44

    You remind me, ever so eloquently, that the earth's evolution and refinement are not so different from the individual's. We are all connected in ways both subtle and profound.

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    1. ND Mitchell12 January 2013 at 14:38

      Definitely true. Thanks for taking the time to comment :-)

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  3. Unknown8 January 2013 at 15:59

    That would be some tidal wave!

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  4. Amrit Sinha8 January 2013 at 22:43

    Loved it !!!

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  5. Kathy Reed8 January 2013 at 22:49

    another good one...refreshing message of sweeping renewal ;)

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  6. Brian Miller9 January 2013 at 03:15

    it all comes down to that last line....but its a beautiful journey to get there man....

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  7. Philip Dodd9 January 2013 at 04:15

    Nice work, I enjoyed that a lot.

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    1. ND Mitchell12 January 2013 at 14:42

      Thanks for popping by. Always a pleasure to hear from you, sir :-)

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  8. Optimistic Existentialist9 January 2013 at 07:02

    I love this - made me think of a cleansing of the soul...

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  9. Peggy9 January 2013 at 14:10

    I like this one--apt to be waiting for what's ahead and evolving at the beginning of the year! Blessings to you in the new year and enjoy the journey.

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  10. Katherine Jenkins9 January 2013 at 14:19

    Love this! I'd love to experience a "soul tsunami"! I also feel this is a very cleansing poem and perfect for the New Year! So GREAT to find your blog!

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    1. ND Mitchell12 January 2013 at 14:46

      Thanks for visiting. Great that you popped by :-)

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  11. Helen9 January 2013 at 16:10

    I especially enjoyed the first stanza of your poem ~ and every line that followed!

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  12. Susan Lindquist9 January 2013 at 18:08

    The waiting for change can be a practice in patience ... but oh, it would be wonderful to feel the rush of change and the influx of a creative and soul satisfying burst of creativity ...

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    1. ND Mitchell12 January 2013 at 14:49

      So true. Creativity is a gift that we've got to grab when we get the chance:-)

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  13. Mary9 January 2013 at 18:52

    Sounds like you have lots of goals for the year ahead. I enjoyed your approach.

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    1. ND Mitchell12 January 2013 at 14:51

      This prompt helped me to focus Mary. You're right. Hope your year is productive too :-)

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  14. artbyrae10 January 2013 at 17:45

    I really liked this Waiting that is what we do sometimes we wait for the perfect wave...a long wait right lol just take the one that is there at the time and have fun.

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    1. ND Mitchell12 January 2013 at 14:54

      Great advice. Thanks for that and thanks for reading :-)

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  15. Dave King11 January 2013 at 03:36

    So good, this: the waiting for the impossible or unlikely -- or is it?
    Enjoyable, thought-provoking and inspiring.

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  16. Dana Dampier11 January 2013 at 15:15

    I love the imagery in this piece! Thanks so much for sharing with us!

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    1. ND Mitchell12 January 2013 at 14:56

      Thanks for visiting and your kind comments :-)

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  17. Chantel12 January 2013 at 07:18

    Beautiful David, really. Powerful and soft, agony and hope entwined.

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    1. ND Mitchell12 January 2013 at 14:57

      Thanks Chantel. I think you get where this is coming from :-)

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  18. ND Mitchell12 January 2013 at 14:52

    Thanks! Not 100% sure what it is though ;-)

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  19. Brian Miller13 January 2013 at 10:47

    ah but it was...happy sunday to you...

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  20. Grace13 January 2013 at 19:02

    This is beautifully written ~ This is my favorite part:

    waiting for this masterpiece to form:
    as broadening brush strokes
    slosh the canvas
    staining sky in storm.

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  21. Brother Ollie14 January 2013 at 04:05

    sweet poem - dig the flow - soul tsunami...what an image!

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  22. Mary Ann Potter14 January 2013 at 07:36

    So artistic and image-rich! Well-woven, well-dreamed!!!

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  23. ND Mitchell14 January 2013 at 11:51

    Thanks so much. Appreciate your visit :-)

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  24. ND Mitchell19 January 2013 at 13:57

    Yes. I think you're right. I like "shaking things up a bit"-a good way to start the year!

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  25. Sherry Blue Sky4 February 2013 at 10:03

    This is a spectacular write and, as far as I can see, the masterpiece is developing wonderfully!!!!!

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