Hence Forth I Lay

A silent song played only for me,
beyond the forest, upon tree.
A melody that entrances
my feet are lifted to many unexplained dances.
Earth mother i endulge myself in your love,
in the flower, the brook, the sand between my toes.
Sky father i entangle myself in your power,
in the wind, the sun, the scents as they cross my nose.
i run towards the silent song,
played only for me.
and i sit in the forest replaying memory.

then silece, as i take a flower
the scent calls to me
then vision, as i regain power
i go back to my place that i loathe
back to the place, my humble abode
lighting a candle i say hence twice more
Blessed be tis this night as i sleep upon the floor.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2005

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July 28, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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March 25, 2016 at 11:21 PM
Aleshia Barnett,,, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry. LOVE LINDA -
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July 28, 2015 at 10:57 PM
Aleshia, I enjoyed reading your poem today. Take Care. **SKAT**
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