the cosmic rose of light

[eclipse]

In the eyes of a deity light reveals

a burning ark in which an angel 

impersonates the moon inside

the flame of a candle. The cosmic

rose of light was passed on until it

reached the waters of life on a small

planet. The first rays of a new moon are

served by the sun's midwife, night meets

day. Four seasons take off their bandages,

they dance passing each other a delicate 

vase in which figures are painted, invited 

eyes pierce through.  

Sphinx hitchhikes through wombs, connecting

night and day, drinking Heaven from earth-for

those waiting to be born. Running light of

paradise and that of the earth intermingle for

those leaving the womb.   

 

[Tinker]

Barry, This is beautiful.   The extraordinary imagery which I expect from you is arranged in such a way that I was carried away into the light.  Awesome.  The lyrical rhythm and flow of the piece was a welcome surprise.  One image fluidly flow into the next painting word pictures that were like a slow moving crystal clear river.  My favorite of all of your poems so far.

~~Tink

[tonyv]

My two favorite, perfectly placed expressions: night meets/day and invited/eyes pierce through. Also loved life on a small/planet.

Tony