Beloved
A river of stars finds me dreaming
Inviting space to sculpt stone into waves
Where river and red sea meet
Where so-called laws of physics
Are tossed into depths unknown
And shadows bear witness
To blood and tears fueling the mallet
The chisel strike sparking points of illumination
Into thin air
To be held aloft in a vacuum
Promising nothing
And doling out all
In a lucidity of timelessness
That gazes into the density of my abyss
And calls me beloved
© H. Hennenburg, 14 October 2019
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This is SO beautiful! “Inviting the space to sculpt stone into waves”….and then the illumination gazing into ” the density of the abyss and calls me beloved.” Wow.
Thank you so much, Sherry!
Such vivid imagery, captured from the very first line. I found myself asking, “What’s not to love about this place with a river of stars. Beloved!” But the juxtaposition; contrasting of the first and second last lines, creates so much suspense that I hold my breath hoping the speaker would defy these laws of physics. Masterly write!
Thank you so much, Khaya. Wow! I’m honoured that you had such a deep experience of my poem.
This poem spoke to me in so many different ways! You really dug down deep and in touched my core❤️
I’m so glad you found my words meaningful. Thank you, Vivian!
Beautiful! To be truly beloved is a true gift from the universe.
Thank you, Toni. Yes it is!
Stunning imagery in this – beautifully rendered – nuanced and layered piece. A wonderful poem to read aloud … and so I did … to my beloved.
Oh how wonderful. Thank you, Wendy!
It’s like a portal into creativity!
Oh wow! That’s a really cool thought! Thanks, Colleen.
This is utterly exquisite!!
Thank you, Sanaa!
A beautiful dream come to life! This is spectacular!! I love it!
Thank you so much, Carrie!
Leaves me intrigued about the place and the illumination that promises nothing yet doles out everything – wonderful imagery!
Thank you, Rajani!
One to read and re-read, to savour. (And I admire one-sentence poems!)
Thank you, Rosemary!
Beautifully done. To be beloved is to be cherished.
Thank you!
Every word is perfect – what a wonderful poem
Greatly appreciated, Jae!
oh, the imagery, it’s like a journey into the Milky Way, to go to its very center. yes, how deep is the love.
Oh how I love your comment – begins the journey again. (And reminds me of Air Supply which I shall also need for this journey ).
Beautiful, beautiful piece–your imagery is stunning!
Thank you so much, Audrey!
Beautiful poem
Thank you!