Shine So Softly

Here I sit in the archival hall of memories
looking through the gossamer of silken shadows
watching in wonder at images

colorized by time’s changeable winds.

 

The clock blurs pain’s sharp edges

and sharpens blissful moments.

Loss ebbs and flows with a scent or

a song that wraps itself snugly around the past.

 

Life is such a delicate and intricate ornamentation

shining softly in the backdrop, until the light

calls my name, and dreams of forgone times

form with tactile clarity as I grasp your hand again.

 

Reviews

[emmajoy]

'Life is such a delicate and intricate ornamentation... ' oh it is, it is!

How true that time blurs the bad moments - or should. How true that scent or song nudges memories laid gently in the past. Have often truly wondered at the gift we humans have in being able to bring back not only the worst but the very best, and most precious seconds from our lives! Seems we're given yet another chance to balance emotions and select which we prefer to have remain within.

Your writing as always, is not only emotional but powerful in varying degrees plus, the language is refined and near traditional yet natural. Lovely.

[icelandicblue]

Thank you for your musings on this piece. I thoroughly enjoyed them and also thank you for your kind words.

[Rene Salinas]

There is always something to learn but the requsite is to be open to as long as there is willingness things will unfold themselves in way which suits. Memories are like living moments which have many functions but a handy one is when you are about to do something and you are reminded through time pictures the possible consequences. Warning signs may come up. That's the nature of time I guess a constant unfolding. And when we are given as if by grace the possibility to encounter something and learn we have shed some light onto something that was not available before.

Thankyou

[icelandicblue]

Thank you for such a beautiful and poetic review.

[Cryingkate]

I pulled up a chair and am siting with you, In tears.. You got me :-)

"Until the light calls my name"

I don't know if those words were ever said before.
never heard it.
but I tell you now.. I will never forget them ...
Thank You for stopping by my place. I wouldn't of been so reminded to get back here now and find these.

I'm not gonna read anymore today of yours. Those two give me more then I can shew on right now.
Now my day is solemn as I digest ... wow

[icelandicblue]

Thank you Cryingkate. I am happy that you found something unique among the words. It is good to see you and I appreciate your visit.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

love the wording of this..."archival memories become a hand held in the now"

time can pull us apart, time can bring us back together.

[icelandicblue]

Thank you so much for reading jacob and for your kind words.

[David Scott]

I like how this desperation finds the subject reaching out and grasping a loving hand in the last line...
Sometimes, this is all we need...
A silent tenderness pervades my thoughts as I read this poem Blue.
Well done. Well titled I think.

[icelandicblue]

Thank you David for your kind review. Your visits are always welcome.

[felioness]

Lovely word choices and phrasing draw the reader in and make this poem a pleasure to read.

[icelandicblue]

Thank you so much for stopping in and sharing your thoughts.

[Cindy Marietta]

Wow, I'm usually not that good at reading deep poetry and fully comprehending it. This is absolutely amazing! So deep and profound yet so enjoyable to read. Really speaks to readers, awesome job!

[icelandicblue]

Thank you Amanda for your kind words. It is nice to meet you.

[A. Amos]

What a magical write, I was under your spell...while reading!

Simply loved it...

[icelandicblue]

Thank you so much A. Your words are always appreciated.

[A. Amos]

There are very few writers, whio know the art of speaking with people souls...you're blessed with that gift! You're most welcome...

[icelandicblue]

I am humbled by such a comment. Thank you.

[A. Amos]

You're most welcome my friend

[Bright Ocean Star]

Ice, this one is sad and sentimental, yet as all of your creations, beautiful and soft as gossimer wings. Beautiful write!

[icelandicblue]

Thank you Bright ocean star! You are always so kind to me.

[AprilRN1210]

the imagery and phrasing in this are divine and cast their own luminescence to the page.. I need to find that clock though.. I know that... I could use some edges dulled and memories sharpened... I do agree that it is "delicate and intricate"... this is so well written with wise and meaningful truths sprinkled throughout.. makes my soul smile and my heart hope.. well done!!

[icelandicblue]

Thank you so much. I think that clock works depending where you are in life but you have to let it too I think. Memories of only regret and I don't think anyone gets away without at least one only torture us so perhaps time can help up remember the highlights of our lives...at least that is what I hope for. Thank you again for commenting on my poem.