Braving the Stillness




Radiating waves of thoughts unseen,
the battle gallant rages 
in sub-hematoma nether places
An invisible clash against dark principalities
from the shadow realm,
the stricken valiant breathe
with unconscious, godly certainty

Braving the acute stillness of the existential void,
the journey to elevated triumphant entry
is fraught with Golgotha mob Pilate crash noise

Imperceptibly the spirit moves righteously,
as the stillness quakes
at each new dawn star rising

And the inert, smitten shell of the battle weary frail
falls into deep watery dreams
of the loving hopeful ...
Moving moments of temporal tears shed — 
intimate prayer wishes infinitely cast upwardly well  


Dedicated to my late beloved father, Freddie.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 5/11/2019 10:43:00 AM
Hello Freddie, I'm so sorry for your loss.. May you find comfort in knowing that your loved one, is alive and well in spirit.. You elegy is an absolute sparkling gem.. Really touches the soul, and certainly touched mine, my friend.. A fav for me! Blessings..
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Date: 5/7/2019 7:35:00 PM
Freddie, Have not heard from you in so long and I see you are not submitting lately. Hope you are well and sorry to hear about your father. May you be blessed and hope to hear from you soon. This is really a great one straight from the soul filled with religious and secular imagery and goes so well. Spectacular write. FAVE
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Date: 4/30/2019 3:33:00 AM
May the Lord comfort you among all mourners. May your father rest in peace, and may you know no more sorrow. Heart and hands extended, Gershon
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Date: 4/26/2019 11:26:00 AM
Hi Freddie, What a moving and touching dedication for your beloved father. I'm sorry for your loss my friend:-) Alexis
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Date: 4/25/2019 9:59:00 AM
In grief you have produced another compelling and eclectic write, but now with a sad tone... very sorry for your loss, RomWar, but very pleasing to see you back here. Peace, rest, always.
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