Each Heartbeat Gifted with Eternity’s Prayer
My heart is crushing down to a dare
I breathe into its’ hallowed air
Would I find some secret rare?
Or be swallowed into the pulse of a hidden care?
No love to meet, nor friend to greet
in this secretive, wordless and swollen seat.
What hidden voices hide behind this heart’s heat?
I breathe into an unknown dare.
My heart wants to stop before I am there.
Does God forsake those in moments so bare?
No…Each heartbeat is gifted with Eternity’s Prayer.
©2012 Linda Willows
Ahhh, such a beautiful and encouraging truth….this was perfect….I see your muse is back, alive and well!
blessings
Celeste
February 15, 2012 at 6:42 am
Well, this is not “The Muse” is it? Not “Thunder, Thunder…” or others, it is just a start with acceptance of very mortal utterings, most uninspired, prompted by such discomfort in my chest. I let the discomfort write….Love, Linda
February 15, 2012 at 7:31 am
Thank you Celeste, I know that you understand all, Love Linda
February 15, 2012 at 7:31 am
A wonderful piece…I think I’ve wandered in that wilderness myself….at least it sounds familiar.
February 15, 2012 at 7:51 am
Really, Brother James? I imagine all your heartbeats open, free and clear as a mighty bell!
Why are we so uncomfortable to be seen with such deep imperfection, constant challenge and labor, though I admit….it is what I have seen, known and risen from, again and again?
Perhaps it sharpens the Faith and Pulls Love Forward in Strength to God. Respectfully, Linda
February 15, 2012 at 2:26 pm
I know exactly what you mean and where you are by what you say….and you convey it so elegantly and with such ease..I aspire to continue to grow and add that ‘something special’ to my works as well. Thank you again, Linda. You not only inspire me with your works, but with your replies as well.
Peace to you
Celeste
February 15, 2012 at 8:21 am
Thank you. I did not know even three minutes before that I would write this morning. I had not “Godly Feelings”. A pain in my heart area brought my attention to the Present and I knew that there was some distress that I was not letting myself feel. In the process of wanting to heal, I began to write through the feelings, something that I find very revealing and cleansing though very humbling. I appeal and return to God at the end of every healing, personal, written and unwritten. It must be so. I am also concerned with a wish of mine not to drop a stone into the waters without offering some glimmer of the sparkling wave it makes. Love, Linda
February 15, 2012 at 2:14 pm
beautiful poetry i enjoyed reading this one very lovely , i have two poetry blogs myself
February 15, 2012 at 8:27 am
Thank you, I am looking for your blogs!
Linda
February 15, 2012 at 2:19 pm
Linda, because “each moment” is a only an artificial measurement created by man, eternity is truly present in each heartbeat. All the “time” in the world for regaining hope and love and joy and peace. Love the way your lines speak to me of this.
February 15, 2012 at 1:13 pm
What an exciting and insightful comment granbee! Yes!
February 15, 2012 at 2:17 pm
Hello linda my blogs are 4valentines4words4poetryforyou.com
and myheartsingspoetry.com both on wordpress the second one is my new blog hope this helps hope you enjoy them keep up the great work on your site
February 15, 2012 at 3:02 pm
Oh, Linda, I’ve missed your elegant writing, since I’ve been gone. This is so beautiful and I know I’ve been “there” before, too, but how inspiring that your last line springs eternal hope~thank you for all of your prayers and support during this tough time for me…hugs and blessings, L
February 15, 2012 at 3:27 pm
It is so wonderful to hear your “voice” again! Yes, eternal hope and all illusion of separation and reality of worldly heart’s suffering does lead us back to the portal to the Eternal, there is no other Solace, Our juncture of Oneness and to me, the deepest Presence of what is eternal, rather than a “passing” evidence of what may appear as true. All my love to you! Linda
February 16, 2012 at 3:39 am
I love that line–and the concept–that each heartbeat is gifted with Eternity’s Prayer. Never thought of it quite that specifically, poetically–thank you, Linda. Have a much-blessed day.
February 15, 2012 at 3:50 pm
Your last line is the perfect answer to your question. Very nicely done! (And I like what Granbee said.
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February 15, 2012 at 9:12 pm
Yes, and all unwound in the process of the writing itself, one line, not knowing what would follow next…again with reference to the heartbeat of the moment. Love, Linda
February 16, 2012 at 3:54 am
Linda, a lovely poem, and such a good way to work through any difficulty – be it issues of health, the heart or of faith. Besides your beautiful poem, I especially loved this part of your response to Celeste … “not to drop a stone into the waters without offering some glimmer of the sparkling wave it makes.” – that is a stunning wish, I love that. Blessings to you, dear friend. ~ Love, Julie xox
February 15, 2012 at 9:31 pm
Thank you, Julie. I also felt touched after that phrase fell out… It almost wanted its own poem, but seems it was a gift to Celeste.
I will keep it near, as a underlying “note” to myself about writing. Love to you! Linda
February 16, 2012 at 3:45 am
Hi Linda, Lovely thoughts and expression. I guess you have mastered the art of ” simply noticing”. A very rare quality to possess in today’s world. Cheers.
February 16, 2012 at 3:40 am
Thank you Shakti, you are correct. I was practicing the art of “simply noticing” with awareness. I have not mastered it at all, yet admire it and aim to cultivate it!
February 16, 2012 at 3:50 am
W-O-W!!!
Awesome Linda!
February 16, 2012 at 6:06 am
Thank you Scott! I see that you are truly feel this one!
February 16, 2012 at 7:03 am
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