03 September 2013

Unfinished Poem

                                     (for Amy M-K)


I wake into giving thoughts,
day already blooming for me
(if I am ready to receive
it without hesitation)

I rise into givens, catching
as much as possible with mitts
(protecting my hands, hands shielding
my heart, eyes closed, peeking)

I will, I promise daily, learn
to receive Light bare handed
(and uncover my heart, and   
worship with eyes open)



Copyright © 2013 S.L.Chast


Posted at dVerse Poets Pub OpenLinkNight Week 112.




34 comments:

Brian Miller said...

learn to recieve light barehanded...how cool is that.....eyes open, just as we make love...so we are honoring the one we are with and not the one we are dreaming of...smiles.

Audrey Howitt aka Divalounger said...

Oh Susan--I loved this on so many levels--well crafted--and I loved the last stanza especially---


to receive Light bare handed

such a challenge and such a gift

Scarlet said...

What a beautiful message, to receive light bare handed ~ Love it Susan ~

scotthastiepoet said...

Hi Susan, back here again and glad to be so... Really love this - so beautiful, tender and deep - lovely work... With Best Wishes scott www.scotthastie.com

Anonymous said...

Well done piece. Expanding...>KB

Mary said...

I do like the idea of receiving light bare handed and worshipping with eyes wide open! Bravo.

Katie Mia Frederick said...

So true as life and mitts do not mix...as light and life for unfiltered will..if You WILL...

Sherry Blue Sky said...

I LOVE this!!!!!!! wowzers!

brudberg said...

Love the imagery of bare hands and those gloves :-) wonderful Susan

Alana said...

Really beautiful message, deep but bathed in light. It is lovely Susan.

kelvin s.m. said...

...it feels good to read this Susan... it feels good to receive a poem that is not heavy on the inside... i will consider this a genuine treat from you... thanks... smiles...

Laurie Kolp said...

This is gorgeous, Susan... and so powerful. I love how the pace quickens.

TCPC said...

Loved the last couple of lines. learn baring the hand and the heart. A wonderful message here and also how often we tend to be closed!

Sumana Roy said...


a wonderful promise..

Unknown said...

Excellent imagery here, Susan.

Nicole said...

Beautiful! Receiving the day and what comes with it, that is a testament to faith. To receive it without hesitation. Something I try to do everyday, but it isn't always easy. Regards.

Panchali said...

WOW! 'Worshiping with eyes'....sounds delightful, Susan.Lovely...

Jinksy said...

I tend to think light energy needs a bare head to receive it, rather than bare hands? I reckon it beams straight down our centre line...

Unknown said...

Learn to receive light - what a powerful thought Susan. Thanks for this.

Beachanny said...

I am grateful every day for the light - it was the topic today at the church where my granddaughter got baptized. I began to think about the inherent metaphors we humans have given to day/ night - dark/light and how it frames our thoughts, ideas and actions, even our faith. Well said.

Susan said...

Great comment! Thank you, Brian.

Susan said...

Thank you, Audrey.

Susan said...

Thank you, Grace.

Susan said...

Thank you. I hope so!

Susan said...

I WIll,and where there is a will ...

Susan said...

Ah, Sherry, this one means a lot to me.

Susan said...

Thank you Bjorn. Seems there is some recognition of this resolve.

Susan said...

Thank you, Alana.

Susan said...

Thank you Kelvin. Depth without heaviness makes this weighty indeed.

Susan said...

Thanks, Laurie. That was a major discovery, how it works here.

Susan said...

Too often, Thank you for visiting, Akila.

Susan said...

Awareness is a beginning. Thank you for this fine comment.

Susan said...

Nice! Thank you! I like the idea that centering is part of receiving. For some faiths, many prayers a day with a covered head to honor God.

Susan said...

Especially our faith. Thank you, Beachanny, for this sharing.