Sunday, May 15, 2011

aqua-blue heaven


spiritually green
i raise my hands
to an aqua-blue
heaven

spiritually leveled
palm of hand prays
for a heighten breath
till capillaries of a praying heart,
brilliant bright, boldly - burst forth grace
attest...

bkmackenzie
copyrighted 2011

Posted for One Shoot Sunday...Photo by Fee Easton
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23 comments:

  1. FireblossomMay 15, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Hmm....the revivial tent amid the poppies?

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  2. FireblossomMay 15, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    revival, I meant.

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  3. dustusMay 15, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    "till capillaries of a praying heart," that particular line takes the colorful beauty of the first stanzas and allows it to be felt through the very coursing of blood amid "heightened breath." Great concept too, as FB just questioned.

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  4. MontyMay 15, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    wonderful testament to both maker and His works, dear lady. what better place to find redemption than in our maker's place. excellent piece

    Monty / bummy

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  5. Kerry O'ConnorMay 15, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Just lovely in conception and beautiful in completion.

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  6. Luke PraterMay 15, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    delightfully spiritual and aesthetically graceful - not enough poetry around with this kind of depth/theme. Thank you

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  7. VictoriaMay 15, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Wonderful spiritual journey you share with us, Barbara. Truly grace-filled moment.

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  8. ayalaMay 15, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    A journey filled with grace and beauty!

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  9. Brian MillerMay 15, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    from beauty to beauty to beauty...above so below to us...very nice...

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  10. ReflectionsMay 15, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    A delightful piece.

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  11. SuzMay 15, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Oh that was beautiful

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  12. GlynnMay 15, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    You've translated the photo into the very human act of prayer. Beautiful.

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  13. UnknownMay 15, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Gentle and beautiful expression. ~ Rose

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  14. AnonymousMay 15, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    beautiful...I love where this took me..a true testament of how words can redefine a picture- the poppies never seemed 'alive' until now ~

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  15. AnonymousMay 15, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    "spiritually green
    i raise my hands
    to an aqua-blue
    heaven"

    this gave me shivers!
    beautiful!
    dani

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  16. KavitaMay 15, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    What wonderful imagery, Barbara!! And somehow, it felt even more appropriate on a Sunday!! Your smooth dance with words is a certain treat for me, my dear!! This one gave me goosebumps!!

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  17. The UnknowngnomeMay 15, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Beautiful praise.

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  18. Alegria ImperialMay 16, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    Beautiful prayer!

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  19. BrendanMay 16, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    Blooming poppies as "capillaries of a praying heart / brilliant bright, boldly - burst forth grace" -- framed in the serene horizontals of field and sky, opened palm and praying mind: and so a poem makes a heaven of earth. So lovely ... Brendan

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  20. CorinnaMay 16, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    beautiful! poppies are my favorite flower.

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  21. hedgewitchMay 16, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Your imagery and work with Nature's beauty translated very stunning and serene here, barbara. Enjoyed it.

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  22. Sherry Blue SkyMay 16, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Beautiful and deep. Loved it.

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  23. UnknownMay 17, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    This is just lovely. Your words are vibrant and beautiful :)

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