Sun awakens from a distant slumber
magnetic fury,
eruptions of solar flares
northern hemisphere behold
the wonder
charcoal canvas , black
sable brushes
revealing sweeping snow
white vistas
starlit night, vibrations,
cold air rushes
luminous show, pulsating rhythm
ignites
midnight hues, blue,
green, purple & red
aurora, heavenly veils,
wondrous lights
northern sky, flickers
messages of hope
narrow passageway, meadow
of dreams
dancing spirits, expanding
mystic scope
shadowy figures, lost
souls sacred ground
chanting songs, escaping endless darkness
gathering in a violet mist
heaven bound
halo's thunder, giant
hoops of yellow gold
dust & diamonds, white
hurricane swirls
pearly lanterns, pure beauty to behold
cold winter night what
will be their plight
emerald gateway, leading
warrior's home
departed souls lingering, freedom's flight
threshold, everlasting
peace, majestic sky
flashing pictures, memories
of earthly life
departed loved ones gently wave good-bye
posted for dVerse ..
i would love to see this in real life...you capture a bit of the magic in this...i like the imagery...as well as the movement in it...thank you...smiles.
ReplyDeleteI too would love to see them in real life..I've only seen pictures and have heard of the magic they hold..some say they make a humming sound.
DeleteWe have so much to learn from nature. Very nicely correlated departing souls with northern lights.
ReplyDeleteThank you..sort of mystical and some cultures do believe the lights guide souls to the upper world.
DeleteI have never seen the Northern Lights. I loved all of the descriptions within your poem. Very well thought out!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mary, I dream of seeing these lights some day...
DeleteYou capture it well! Like Brian, I love all the imagery (including just the sheer number of different color images) and the movement.
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting and your kind words.
DeleteYou so well captured the image of Northern lights... I wish I could see them through my own eyes. :-)
ReplyDeleteThe idea that this is a spectacular show, a pathway for the souls to reach their final abode... very interesting and well thought. The lights do hold a spiritualistic and ethereal significance.
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I think we are all in agreement that we would enjoy seeing these
Deletelights first hand. I imagine it to be a spectacular show.
Great imagery Truedessa! The Northern lights somehow creates an aura of mystery but relates to the realities of souls departing. Nicely!
ReplyDeleteHank
Hi Hank,
DeleteAn aura of mystery for sure as we try to understand it's significance in the universe.
Have you ever seen them, Truedessa? You describe them so well. Something I definitely want to do before I grow too old: chase them somewhere over a fjord in Norway.
ReplyDeleteI have not seen them with my own eyes..I just wrote about the way they make me feel and the wonderment of the light show.
DeleteOh my! Such beautifully captured imagery! I have only seen the northern lights once, on a cold winter's night from a mountain in northern VT.Breathtaking! I love how you alluded to them as lingering spirits of departed souls. Just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGinny,
DeleteI hope to catch a glimpse of them someday..thank you for your lovely comment.
really felt the power and strength in your words today
ReplyDeleteCaptured it great
ReplyDeleteWould be a fine fate
To sit beneath them and look up
With something warm in ones cup
Maybe even on a ship
Somewhere along a certain trip lol
Would be great to gaze
DeleteI'm sure it would amaze
maybe, on a ship indeed
as a thought takes seed
What a spectacular sight, described with all the awe and mystery of the event itself. I love the "sacred ground, chanting songs" and "leading warriors home". Very poignant , your closing line: "departed loved ones gently wave goodbye". A beautiful poem.
ReplyDeleteHi Sherry,
DeleteThanks so much for coming over for a read..nice to hear from you!
Beautiful description of such a breath-taking event. Something we see so rarely where I live.
ReplyDeleteThank you Victoria..hope to truly see it some day.
DeleteI have seen the Northern light.. Up far north of the Arctic Circle.. it can be an amazing show.. and it's easy to get caught up in all the meaning it can be.. love that you started scientifically and progressed to the more metaphysical...
ReplyDeleteBjorn, how wonderful that you have actual experienced this phenomenon.
DeleteWhat a shot. I wish I could see the northern lights in person. I have only heard how stunning they are.
ReplyDeleteI agree that is a great capture of those amazing lights dancing...
DeleteBeautiful imagery! Were that I could see that in person. Thanks for the inspiration ~peace, Jason
ReplyDeleteThank you Jason...peace to you as well..
DeleteYou've described this natural phenomenon in such a way that I would love to see it in person. Fantastic imagery.
ReplyDeleteHello,
DeleteThanks for visiting and the wonderful comment..it is always appreciated.
what true beauty here
ReplyDeletethe lights
and your words
I too wish I can see it some day ~ You have captured it beautifully in your words ~ Stunning I say ~ Wishing you all the best ~
ReplyDeleteGrace
Thank you Grace..who knows maybe some day it will be seen..
DeleteI've never been lucky enough to experience the Northern Lights myself, Truedessa, but you took me there with this. Wonderful crafting of images, both visual and spiritual. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteAnd Merry Christmas to you, and yours. I also want to thank you for your support of my solo efforts here, as well as my Collaborative work as part of OneVoice Poetry. You've been incredibly generous. x.Vivienne.xxxxxx
Thank you for your visit and lovely comment.
DeleteI can see them through your words… so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you Laura...
Delete"True Wanderings" has been included in the Sites To See for this week. Be assured that I hope this helps to point many new visitors in your direction.
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Jerry,
DeleteThank you so much this was a pleasant surprise!
Wow....you truly inspire me with your words......beautiful!
ReplyDeletethank you so glad I could inspire..
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