Aqua Marine Poet Alliteration

La Pieta

Then, he knew why he must hew
old memories from marble- 
emotions quarried from heart's slew- 
Oblique fight with his faith's garble

Cut block unfolds Christ, enthroned
on mother's lap- death sleep supine...
Sculptor's concepts cast in stone,
art wrestles with thoughts divine.

And sorrow, stilled in her young face,
speaks truth of words kept in her heart-
mother, son, distilled in saving grace,
sacred words saved in graven art.

A pity, the piety
so few true onlookers saw...
Revealed in society-
few look on In devoted awe.


                      II

Now she knows why she must express
emotions whittled away, and smoothed
from quarried heart's deep distress-
The process leaves her soothed...

Such feelings are not cast in stone-
Warmly carved in reflective marble, maybe,
as he wrestled with tempestuous thoughts
burning, guiding hands that draped 
unmoving drapes over motionless shapes,
shaping faith that cannot be bought.

And the tenderness on her gentle face
belies the hurt of curse's sword driven
straight through her mother heart...all trace
of ancient prophecy hidden.
Till truth, preserved, be told.

Had he not told them many times
he would return, come back to life?
And that word was kept, unfailing.

And the stone was moved, revealing...


Posted: 22nd April 2019.
Note: I am totally in awe of the stupendous sculptures produced over the centuries.
Miraculous as they are, I believe in greater miracles, the resurrection of Christ being just that.
I am also a mother of two grown up sons.
My little miracles...<3 <3
Luke 2:25-35. Luke 24:1-8

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Paul Callus November 23, 2019 at 3:25 PM A beautiful, striking poem which reveals your sincere beliefs and love for the arts, Aqua. I have long admired this masterpiece, and wrote about it without directly referring to it in my poem "Eternal Teardrops": https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/eternal_teardrops_1054512 Warm regards // paul

Winged Warrior May 13, 2019 at 11:41 AM Yes, well crafted my friend...Michelangelo sculpted 'La Pieta' when he was just 25...you are a sculptor in your own rights my friend...a poetic one...^WW^ Aqua Marine May 15, 2019 at 12:10 AM Very appreciative of your comments and visit this poem, WW, a huge compliment coming from a fellow poet craftsman - I don't think I deserve it, but thank you for the warm encouragement! We all need that to bring out the good in us, whatever that is...each one of us, poet or not, is unique- we should strive to value the sameness and the differences that make us unique! (((HUGS)))

Darlene De Beaulieu May 12, 2019 at 3:04 PM Hello Aqua Marine, I also agree with Robert, You should do another poem like this one. have a nice evening my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu May 13, 2019 at 8:27 AM Hello Aqua, thank you. Warm regards to you.Have a nice day my friend. Aqua Marine May 12, 2019 at 3:57 PM Thank you for encouraging me, Darlene, I am going to try my best to do that. You are always so kind in your comments - have a wonderful day! Warm regards and (((HUGS)))

Sunlite Wanter May 1, 2019 at 9:50 AM I agree with Robert. A very marvelous writing! Aqua Marine May 1, 2019 at 2:54 PM Thank you, Sunlite Wanter, for your visit, and so happy that you enjoyed this poem! (((HUGS! :)))

Robert Lindley April 30, 2019 at 5:15 AM I came again to read this marvelous poem my friend. I wish you would cast forth another such beauty for us to enjoy reading... Have BLESSED DAY.... Aqua Marine May 1, 2019 at 6:07 AM Dearest Robert, you are such an encouraging poet friend to have - deeply appreciated always! Thank you for your inspiring comment and visit, and I will surely do my best. I have a few poems I am working on, and also restructuring some older ones. I am very pleased you so enjoyed reading ths poem again. Blessings and Big HUGS to you, dear friend!

Robert Lindley April 24, 2019 at 6:37 AM I am truly and greatly honored to add this fantastic jewel to my fav list. Its depths of beauty, its grandeur in insight and brilliantly woven verses awe me, my great and immensely talented friend! You are without any doubt in my mind, a true poet's poet. A fav,, as it gleameth so.. Aqua Marine April 25, 2019 at 1:40 PM Dearest Robert, Thank you so much for your enthusiastic comment! It's always good to receive such positive feedback from a poet as highly respected as yourself, heartwarming words truly appreciated. (((Warm Hugs)))