http://jinglepoetry.blogspot.com/2010/11/poetry-potluck-buildings-landmarks-and.html
asks for poems relating to "Buildings, Landmarks, Monuments"
The Cathedral, Cuernos del Paine, Chile.
Perhaps in such a place
Milton conceived the Fall?
Or Manley-Hopkins learned for sure
the Grandeur of his God?
Lift up your eyes to these facades
and quail. Such walls were never made
by scheming with puny scales.
Thrust from a seething womb
Earth's grinding labour moans yielded
her granite children to the air,
to teach us the chill of awe,
the pull of the abyss. Tethered
to earth we may yet reach the heights
but always should beware, prepare
for a dreadful hurtling down.
Amazing image and beautiful verse.. I liked it so much..
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her granite children to the air,"
Perfectly said.. I liked it so much.. thanks for sharing..
ॐ नमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivaya
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the first line grabs me instantly,
ReplyDeletesuper perfect verse.
Thanks for sharing...
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What an intense and passionate way to describe a place! I am impressed with the way images were presented.
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I would say you make me want to go there...but I think your skillful words just took me.
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great poem. your structure and choice of language is excellent. loved the reference to milton. nice job!
ReplyDeleteI got a "chill of awe" reading this. Great work Lucy.
ReplyDeleteOh my God.. this was treacherously fantastic!! The picture is really breathtaking, and the words have done perfect justice to it!!
ReplyDeleteVery powerfully worded, and effective!!! I really enjoyed reading this poem, Lucy.. Bravo!
Wonderfully woven Lucy.. very well done.. Love MyD- xx
ReplyDeleteYour poetry is amazing...with supporters such as you stand beside us, we can continue our efforts and make the potluck event more enjoyable for its large number of entries, multiple levels or types of talents, and authentic enjoyment of poetry and poetry reading...Come in any time when we are open, feel free to ask questions and read others.
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Have A Weekend A Graceful As Your Spirits.
xoxox
Lucy, this was beautiful.
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ReplyDeleteBlessings fly your way.
You really capture the grandeur, scale and aloofness of the Torres - great pome, lots of nice internal rhymes too!
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