A Prodigy

Turning onto reflection street again 

Walking down the quietness of its path

Toward the Cathedral....This place of hope!

In need of direction, and strength to carry on

Finding myself often, drawn to this need

Amid the constant scatterings I find....

Pondering these past few months

The things that I have written

The words that I have spoken

The belief, that I have held....

A rift in time

Of a time, that I once knew!

The winds stirring, tossing all about

Rising before me now

These raybions, of praelodial light

Light, within this moment

This moment in life....

A prodigy

It seems to have become!

A calling, however surreal to behold

For yet still

The shadows of the hauntings past

The sins of fleshs falls

Linger, within their chains of doubt

Mingled, with this cloud of uncertainty

The residue, of ones own weakness

Trying to navigate, beyond its relentless siege....

Opening the doors, to this ancient temple

This sanctuary, of fortified walls

Slowly, down its crimson aisles

Past the souls, that fill its golden pews!

Dreamistic views, of Gods own prophets

Upon the altar

Stainglassed windows, with endless eyes....

Glancing, toward the cherubic figures

Statues....

Trickling waters, that bring them life!

Life, that brought me here

Bowing silently, at the feet of Christ....

Beyond the curtain long removed

By the blood, of "His Sacrifice!"

Mist in my eyes

Humbly upon my knees

Within the holy, of the holies

I softly speak....Here am I, dear Lord

"Dear Lord!"....

Turning onto reflection street

Walking down, the quietness of its path!!

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A Prodigy

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008



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Date: 12/20/2008 6:51:00 AM
Exquisite phrasing and imagery! Provocative and compelling... BRAVO my friend!! Best wishes, Keith
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Date: 12/6/2008 6:57:00 AM
Very beautiful poem John, I have found myself on reflection street as well, you captured the moment perfectly in your words. Thank you for sharing this with us :) and have a lovely, blessed holiday season. Thanks for your very kind comments, they are appreciated. God bless you and yours, Amy :)
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Date: 12/5/2008 6:41:00 PM
www.firenation1.zoomshare.com, check out some of my blogs and opinions if you have time, please excuse the spelling, most the time i leave words miss spelled on purpose but in this case i am at work and get this and pull out the lap top and i am in the right place at the time and get down
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Date: 12/5/2008 5:55:00 PM
wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, and i mean every wow i said, this poem is great and really has alot of hidden messages, thank you for commenting on the babylon poem, alot people see it and read but dont comment or believe it, and they do believe they wont think the author is worthy to write it, it remind me of italians a little, they are so religous but when it comes dowmn to the wire they will only help catholic italians, jesus helpped all. great poem and thank you for your comments.
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Date: 12/5/2008 4:34:00 PM
If we need direction and solace God will lead us to where we need to be, if we only ask Him. It's easy to get caught up in our daily living and there are a lot of distractions in this world. Thank you for all of your kind and thoughtful comments, John and as always this is another deep and thought provoking write. Love Robin (2 Peter 3:14-18) God Bless!
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Date: 12/4/2008 6:52:00 PM
John I too am so grateful we can come boldly before the throne of grace. Its hard sometimes to accept that all we have to do is ask for forgiveness and it is done. It is our nature to punish and place blame and our loving Father wants none of it. All who are heavy laden come and be given rest. Very inspiring, thank you. Laurie
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Date: 12/4/2008 12:45:00 PM
The past is sometimes haunting. This reminds me of my poem 'a Ghost of Joy'. The past is always there to taunt and haunt us. Reflection street describes it all and yes, your observations are correct, thanks for your comments...Raul
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Date: 12/4/2008 12:39:00 PM
Hello John...this poem speaks to me today especially. My husband and I have just returned from a funeral mass, for a long time co-worker, in our local Sacred Heart church, with the sun streaming in those stained glass windows, and the frescos on the walls, with the music, and touching words, and those are the times we sit and reflect on our own lives, if we have honored God, if we are worthy. It gives one time to pause...as does your poem. ~ Carrie
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Date: 12/4/2008 11:42:00 AM
for all that you are, to some it up, a verry special man who is a true faithful servant of Jesus Christ. You have blessed me in being my friend John. I will alway's respect and love you. John from the people that love me and me we send all our christian love and thaks to you your name is spoken in this household and your poems are shared in my church. You have many admirers that you dont know but they will start eventually commenting on your work's. God's gratest blessing's to you and your's
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Date: 12/4/2008 11:37:00 AM
thing's and your insight goes beyond it happening to you. Your encouragement's and caringness is beyond a friend. It is a love that only can come from Jesus. You have that my brother. I will give to you a warm embrace. You have been there for me from the beginning and I am so so grateful for your Kindness. Through God's grace I can put this behind me but John I'm not a quitter and that's why it's been so difficult. When I said I will be there forever I meant what I said. Thank you John Rhinem
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Date: 12/4/2008 11:30:00 AM
John this is beautiful. We all walk down the quietness of it's path. A journey if you will through this world with so many of life's challanges and a learning experiencing of truth's, hurt's mistakes, love, and reach out in all of this to Christ Jesus for forgiveness, understanding and love. We are human John. John than you for your love and kindness. You by your comment's are very smart. You know truth's that most people miss.I really appreciated your comment's on my last Poem John. You know
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Date: 12/4/2008 11:26:00 AM
John, what to say. You've taken me on this journey into a holy place with you. this season brings out so many feelings and images from the past and reminds us how fleeting this mortal life can be. I loved this write..I will read it again and again. I have trouble writing like this..I guess its hard for me to let people inside that sectret place. Good work. BG
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