house of stained glass

by | Nov 17, 2010 | Grief, Imperfect Prose, Poetry, Reflections, The Journey | 12 comments

Old Sugar Mill and Florida Fall 096
red raw tears run down
heart that beats in sorrow.
dark drops that doubt and fear.
even the sun-glistened have their place
and the blue cool soothing.

thin, fragile, yet strong.
i will not throw stones.

but only Spirit
of the broken and poured
crimson bled flames
azure center ablaze
kindred warmth glows gold
find home in this
house of stained glass.
AWA 11/14/2010

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12 Comments

  1. marousia
    marousia on November 17, 2010 at 3:36 am

    I like the way you used colours in this poem. The first five lines are particularly strong.

  2. moondustwriter
    moondustwriter on November 17, 2010 at 5:30 am

    Love the double meaning with the house of stained glass

    A beautiful, raw poem

    thanks for sharing with One Shot

    Moon smiles

  3. Claudia
    Claudia on November 17, 2010 at 5:17 pm

    i love how you use the colors in your poem to paint emotions..and it's so good not to throw stones..

  4. Eric Alder
    Eric Alder on November 17, 2010 at 6:08 pm

    Wonderful description of the colors we each have inside – nice One Shot, Abby!

  5. Steve
    Steve on November 17, 2010 at 9:18 pm

    Strong use of imagery/colors – effective work.

  6. Loni
    Loni on November 18, 2010 at 4:18 am

    Beautiful picture . . . beautiful, heart-striking poem.

  7. marousia
    marousia on November 18, 2010 at 6:32 am

    I am back – this poem is a strong piece and the analogy really works well now. Thank you _/|_

  10. signed...bkm
    signed...bkm on November 18, 2010 at 5:07 pm

    Beautiful vision of stained glass…natures cathedral….bkm

  11. emily wierenga
    emily wierenga on November 19, 2010 at 3:51 am

    i love this abby… house of stained glass… he makes a home in us. what a privilege this is. xo

  12. Reflections
    Reflections on November 20, 2010 at 4:51 am

    Beautiful stained glass words, painted with vibrant colors. Well done.