In the Golden Genuflection of Light

Bernard · Post by **Bernard** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 10:44 am

In the golden genuflection of light
Streaming forth upon the earth and human form
I lay beneath a canopy of green vaulting giants
Sprung from earth to search the limits of open space.

Here, the stance is one of willow, elm and gum
And green is the reflection of the mind of one
Breathing in the space between my thoughts.

Here, there is no attitude or meditative state but my own
Here, there is only life in its ineffable nature
Beyond my sense of knowing, beyond my sense of longing.

Yet to abandon all sense of separation
I am welcomed into a land of indefinable dance
Reborn in union with the dawn
To behold the miracle and wonder of light in form.

Bernard McVeigh

mat james · Post by **mat james** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 3:10 pm

Great perspective Berny and beautifully written.
The view of a mystic, the sounds of a gnostic in the words of a poet.
I particularly like the line "...breathing in the space between my thoughts"

"at the still point of the turning world
there the dance is." T.S. Elliot

You are in very good company!!!

lizzytysh · Post by **lizzytysh** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 4:44 pm

Verbally delicious

.

This is stunning and beautiful, Bernard

. I love the feeling I get as I read and imagine the scenes you've painted so well with your words.

Golden words and images. Pure pleasure. Thank you, thank you.

~ Lizzy

linda_lakeside · Post by **linda_lakeside** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 6:31 am

This is a beautiful and moving piece of work. It doesn't need 'critique', it can just exist as it is. It's wonderful.

Diane · Post by **Diane** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 9:24 pm

You finished your weeding and returned, Bernard. That poem is beautiful. Thanks.

Diane

Bernard · Post by **Bernard** » Sat Jul 08, 2006 7:36 am

G'day Mat,

I've been laid low with bronchitis lately. Thanks for your feedback. I sense you have quite an extensive literary and historical background to draw upon. Keep on writing.
Warm regards

Bernard

Hi Lizzy,

Your comments inspire me to continue writing. I never know which piece will strike a chord. I'm glad "Genuflection" did for you.
I lay between mountains and dream; dream of oceans.

Bernard

Hi Linda,

I'm glad you found "Genuflection" worthwhile. A critic has said 'I wear my heart on my sleeve' in this poem. But what can I do? I have no formula other than being myself and following my intuition.
Yours from the land of Oz

Bernard

Hi Diane,

Yes I'm back from my weeding. Also back from pruning, turning of soil and laying mulch on garden beds. I appreciate your comments. Keep on keeping on

Bernard