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Under Heaven

April 14, 2013 by simonhlilly

1
The underside of heaven
A grey rolling, folded softness
Pushed gently, refiguring the light.

Messenger birds slide between worlds.

Settled and slow, layered in shells of skin,
Webbed, skeined, we solidify, objectify,
Await outcomes, anchor the ineffable.

2
Soon, and suddenly, there shall be green leaves.
A day or two of sun, a change of wind.
This pale stretched time will melt.
Hatched and brilliant will be the morning sun.
We shall remember what we have forgotten
And forget the simplicity of folded light.
Birdsong, bright edge and shadow;
The scent of hyacinths, the scent of mown grasses;
The roar of beauty as time flickers.
A brimstone butterfly in golden morning.

3
These words: a map back to my soul
Perhaps for another to discover
Where cold ashes still mark the place
I could not remain.

These words: a map back through dream to memory,
A resuscitation of hours and senses.
What is lost, gathered again –
A tide scouring, reforming the sands,
Never to be the same, though not so much changed.
The roar of time as beauty flickers.

4
Rain-wet morning
Cool on my brow
The blessing of doves

The blessing of doves
Soft chanting from treetops
Grey, heavy clouds

Grey, heavy clouds,
What is there missing?
Only the voice of the cuckoo.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged ambience, april, Haiku-ish, image, landscape, layering of reality, nature, Poetry, spring, time | 13 Comments

13 Responses

on April 14, 2013 at 10:44 pm | Reply tyler4turtles

Vivid and vibrant verbs and adjectives from a virtuoso verse-o-phile! Nice work, Simon! Hope you are having a relaxing weekend 🙂
- on April 15, 2013 at 7:48 am | Reply simonhlilly
  
  Thank you! Relaxing, maybe not, but fairly productive, and so enjoyable.
on April 15, 2013 at 9:59 pm | Reply N Filbert

“awaiting outcomes. Anchor the ineffable.” how we hope…and you succeed
- on April 16, 2013 at 8:16 am | Reply simonhlilly
  
  Nice to see you surfacing, sinking, surfacing. Always cherish your input.
- on April 16, 2013 at 12:36 pm | Reply simonhlilly
  
  Taa!
on April 15, 2013 at 11:04 pm | Reply I HAVE A VOICE

magnificent verse and crafting thoughts ! VERY gifted writing !
- on April 16, 2013 at 12:36 pm | Reply simonhlilly
  
  Thanks for your appreciation!
on April 17, 2013 at 5:56 pm | Reply 47whitebuffalo

I swear that I read this AFTER posting my little bit of poesy. Rain must be making the rounds in the creative juices pools. Hello.
- on April 17, 2013 at 8:17 pm | Reply simonhlilly
  
  Yeah, that happens quite a lot. Sparks from screens to fingertips and tongues…..
on April 18, 2013 at 4:13 am | Reply composerinthegarden

You have captured the essence of a moment, Simon, perhaps of a season, moving from specific details to contemplation. A marvelous poem.
- on April 18, 2013 at 8:11 am | Reply simonhlilly
  
  There are certain times that blossom words. Thanks for yours.
on April 21, 2013 at 1:27 am | Reply iamforchange

http://iamforchange.wordpress.com/awards-page-and-nominations-thank-you-i-am-so-honored-and-grateful/ I wanted to share with you and say thank you!
- on April 21, 2013 at 9:03 am | Reply simonhlilly
  
  Thanks for the mention, and the idea of doing an awards page like that! A huge list that I hope to explore. That is, after all, as you say, the main value of such awards.