douglas Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 it was an experience of purity as the indigo clouds burst in to tears raining down crystals of shimmering light that were warm and heavy and opulent and the heavens slammed together a powerful and persuasive percussion effortlessly removing all tension from within the atmosphere and i ran through the torrent becoming more and more a part of the water and above me flashed the most ancient of lights followed by the unchanging sound of creation full loud pure enveloping regal holy all i could do was give in to the moment there was nowhere to hide veiled and surrounded by the storm i was being baptised cleansed purified and my spirit intuitively connected with the electricity giving me the courage and passion to shout out magical invocations to conjure up secret spells and the presence of my angels and ancestors was immediately felt as they were given access to me here on earth all of us being freed simultaneously from our respective dimensions all at once i realised that this had been no coincidence i had been led out in to this ancient ceremony of flashing light and thundering sound i remember running out of the forest and across an exposed expanse of field thinking if i die now i will be happy i feel so much a part of everything so clean and held and complete and as i thought this the strangest thing happened a beautiful dog suddenly appeared alongside me we ran together we ran through the storm and when the rain stopped i was alone on a fragrant forest path with wet translucent skin and a beautiful future Quote To receive love, you have to give it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoelJosol Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 being in the rain definitely inspires poetry! Good one, douglas. Quote "Words are not things, and yet they are not non-things either." - Ann Lauterbach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aleksandra Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Ah Douglas, you are not stopping with surprising me This poem is well written. It have different meaning and I feel this as a new born spirit. The visual effect is so different, and that gives some special tact of the poem. I love it. Aleksandra Quote The poet is a liar who always speaks the truth - Jean Cocteau History of Macedonia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aleksandra Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Bw, I forgot to say, the title is perfect. PS: I hope you are safe and ok after those fires, running over there. I heard that one Macedonian church burnt to the cornerstone. Stay safe my Doug. Aleksandra Quote The poet is a liar who always speaks the truth - Jean Cocteau History of Macedonia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglas Posted May 22, 2009 Author Share Posted May 22, 2009 dear jj, thank you so much! yes, indeed, rain and water! i am currently working on my second book, a collection of poetry which shall be entitled 'sutras'. a section in the collection will be called 'water poems' and this is the latest poem penned for that portion of the book. Quote To receive love, you have to give it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglas Posted May 22, 2009 Author Share Posted May 22, 2009 thank you beautiful alex for your words. it was a truly magnificent experience being caught in a thunder storm and very magical indeed. the dog was amazing - appearing out of nowhere and 'protecting' me while i ran through the forest! thank you for your concern! i am fine though as i am in new south wales away from the fire. there has been a great relief effort and the fund has raised millions for all the families affected by the fires - so that is very good! i will soon be a london boy though - my australian work visa was not approved, sadly - they are very fussy indeed - even though i have family here, qualifications - and am a poet!!!! they still declined my visa by only 10 points! anyway i have a british passport and lots of friends in london - so it will be an adventure! Quote To receive love, you have to give it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodyday Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 tons of emotions and feelings out there to compel to travel my dreamland without wings and thanks douglas to give such an opportunity. the indigo clouds burst in to tears this indigo sky always makes me confused when it cries or sooth mankind by its rain. But i must say it purifies everything like the baptism! my spirit intuitively connected with the electricity giving me the courage and passion to shout out magical invocations to conjure up secret spells yap i am not so pious but i think when it rains, i will try to have a Salaat in Mosque, perhaps a prayer may sooth my heart again with another grateful feelings to god for such of his creative phenomena! and the heavens slammed together when heavens collide, what might happen? i didn't think about in cosmological concept, and besides if i think about the stars, i will i always have the vision of divine beauty. thanks for letting me fly in the dreamland without passport or visa! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglas Posted May 22, 2009 Author Share Posted May 22, 2009 you are most welcome bloodyday! thank you for your pretty words and thoughts and reactions to my poem. bless you. Quote To receive love, you have to give it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_con Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Righteous, stormy and clear in its celebration. Moving and beautiful, astonishing and true- Reminds me of the I-Ching Hexagram 51- shock on ShockHexagram 51- shock on Shock Blessings, as always douglas;-) DC Quote thegateless.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyv Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Such light from you, Douglas! When I first read the part about the dog -- and as i thought this the strangest thing happened a beautiful dog suddenly appeared alongside me we ran together we ran through the storm -- I wondered what could be the inspiration for such a unique and lovely image. From your reply to Alek, I could see that the source was a real life experience! A storm is usually perceived as something negative. Your account of this storm is uplifting and bright. Quote Here is a link to an index of my works on this site: tonyv's Member Archive topic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglas Posted May 22, 2009 Author Share Posted May 22, 2009 dear dr con, thank you so much for your wonderful comments and the very interesting link to Hexagram 51 - i enjoyed reading through it so much. and tony, thank you too for your lovely words. there's nothing like the warm cleansing rain of australia after a long hot day - particularly when it's so unexpected! Quote To receive love, you have to give it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhymeguy Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Hello Douglas, You have painted an beautiful vivid picture. I have read and reread this. Verse 1 is truely inspired, one of those times when the words come together and flow effortlessly into the mind. Thank you for sharing this remarkable poem with me. rg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglas Posted May 22, 2009 Author Share Posted May 22, 2009 and thank you for taking the time to read and reread my work - and mostly for enjoying it! appreciated, rhymeguy. Quote To receive love, you have to give it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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