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Alive aglow you seem to drip cascading from the shades and hues of purpleblack rhinestones sparks among the fluid pulse of spilt ink we call night paperpunched pin pricks so as not to blind weak seeing souls such as we – peircings to the Universal right the cyclonic spin the sandpapersparks fly ignited by the sons of light throng, and pulse, sear and burn endless and eternal is the night Contest: The Night Sky Poet: Debbie Guzzi Date: 3/23/14 *St. Catherine's wheel is a firework in the form of a flat coil that spins when fixed to something solid and lit. **See about the poem *** The origin of the device is horrific Catherine was spun burned and killed on a larger version

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Date: 4/8/2014 11:31:00 AM
Congratulations, Debbie on your second place in nette onclaud's contest. Debbie. Saint Catherine was a martyr who faced a terrible death.From your description of that inquisition, I am transported to the exact day, time and place when she died on that wheel. Those horrible images come alive with your words so well penned. God bless you for your tribute to Saint Catherine. Enjoy your day. Warm hugs, Andrew.
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Date: 4/2/2014 5:43:00 PM
DEBBIE, Congratulations on your winning poem.... xox~ Linda
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Date: 4/2/2014 12:18:00 AM
DEBBIE:) Congratulations, ON YOUR WIN ~SKAT~
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Date: 4/1/2014 5:33:00 PM
Wonderful and lovely piece of work,Debbie...Congrats on your superb win in this contest..Light and love...
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Date: 4/1/2014 1:30:00 PM
ohh, a unique interpretation of the theme, debbie , with a fiery spell to boot!... a well deserved win in my contest.. best cheers and huggs!
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Date: 4/1/2014 3:40:00 AM
- Congratulations on your winning poem in the contest: - A NIGHT SKY - Sponsored by: Nette Onclaud, Debbie ! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 4/1/2014 12:59:00 AM
Enjoyed the write creating a nice picture and congrats on the win, debbie
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Date: 3/31/2014 10:49:00 PM
Congratulations! I love poetry that is based on history. This is very much so, Debbie.
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Date: 3/31/2014 7:14:00 PM
Beauty and wonder from the horror of humanity. What a night write. Congratulations on your win Debbie.
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Date: 3/29/2014 5:53:00 AM
Way to go for the contest..Sure to win..Thanks for the visit to my page ...Sara
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Date: 3/28/2014 3:44:00 PM
Catherine Wheels are part and parcel of the ground fireworks which are a main part of Maltese feasts. When manufactured on a professional scale they offer such a beautiful spectacle....very similar to that offered by this glowing poem :) // paul
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Date: 3/27/2014 4:21:00 AM
I read this before reading your notes. It made a much nicer poem before I got that clearer picture. I'm not as comfortable with the drip now. Great imagery, love the night, a lovely flow, us the weak souls. But that drip has me queasy... Ps- I added a comment to my "Poe and I" comment, don't know if you ever saw it; wont add comments again.
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Date: 3/25/2014 4:35:00 PM
Oh Debbie, this is so interesting and concised! I hope this takes the grand prize of the contest
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Date: 3/24/2014 12:36:00 AM
I believe I have seen them at carnivals. Good write as usual, Debbie.
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Date: 3/23/2014 7:56:00 PM
wow,Debs. GREAT imagery.
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Debbie Guzzi
Date: 3/23/2014 8:05:00 PM
Thank you Andie
Date: 3/23/2014 5:51:00 PM
Debbie...such strong depictions you have brought to this poem...Love the part about the paper punched pin pricks....Loved the way you compared the night sky to St Catherine's wheel...such a powerful ethereal feel to it all. :)
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Ingrid Showalter Swift
Date: 3/26/2014 3:52:00 PM
HI Debbie I second Eileen! Love " drip cascading from the shades and hues of purpleblack rhinestones sparks among the fluid pulse of spilt ink we call night paperpunched pin pricks" Fantastic write ! Stars...perfect and new
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Debbie Guzzi
Date: 3/23/2014 7:38:00 PM
thank you oh sweet & brilliant one!

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