Many Lifetimes

Incarnations of many lifetimes
sweep before me...
Liberating my soul's chants 
As universal notes of music
Float on vibrant strands of color, 
Phasing purple, pure and light, 
In violet vibrations, swirls of
Incandescent glitter shimmers
Drawn by gravity in downward drifts.
Flaming candle's smoky essence 
Mixes with incense of sandalwood
In a wafting waltz of vertigo.
Past and present intertwine
Lacing love with pulsing pain.
Effervescent breath is shallowed
By visions from the living dead.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Raven Avatar
March 21, 2016 at 3:40 PM
Hi Connie, a beautiful write, Congratulations on your placement in the contest. This one i do fave....Vlad.
Marcum Wong Avatar
March 22, 2016 at 7:15 PM
Thank you very much for your nice comment and the fave Vlad. You are so kind. ; )
Scars Avatar
March 20, 2016 at 9:59 AM
Connie, congrats on your placement in the contest! :)-luloo
Marcum Wong Avatar
March 22, 2016 at 7:16 PM
Thank you much luloo. ; )
Smith Avatar
February 17, 2016 at 8:25 PM
Wow! An amazing write my friend.. Hugs.. Arlene
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 17, 2016 at 9:28 PM
Thank you very much Arlene. ; )
George   Avatar
January 29, 2016 at 11:48 PM
Wow! What a challenge! And how masterfully you have met it. I won't even go there... too much of a challenge for me.
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 17, 2016 at 9:30 PM
Thank you Elaine. This challenge is taking a long time to be judged. It would take me a long time to judge too. ; )
Trifiatis Avatar
January 29, 2016 at 4:53 PM
Talked as a Mystic, my dear Connie! It seems you have seen the light! Have a look if you please and if you are interested on the theme, at my poem" Eternal Recurrence" Great poem and a seven!
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 17, 2016 at 9:26 PM
I loved your poem Demetrios. Thank your for your interest in mine. ; ) xxx
Dietrich Avatar
January 28, 2016 at 3:53 PM
sure am hoping to see it on the winners' list!!
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 29, 2016 at 12:20 AM
There a so many really great entries, I will feel honored if I just make the list. Thanks for the encouraging words Andrea. Hugs, Connie
Onclaud Avatar
January 28, 2016 at 7:21 AM
what a divine, lyrical read as your pen's glow blesses this singular moment.. i am reminded of an after-life or a near- death experience... this has much more impact compared to my entry, connie!... huggs
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 29, 2016 at 12:16 AM
A very lovely comment Nette, and much appreciated. I read your entry and thought it was awesome! Thanks so much. Hugs, Connie
Sage Avatar
January 28, 2016 at 4:52 AM
well written Connie, great...best of luck in the contest
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 28, 2016 at 9:09 PM
Thank you very much. I will go see if you entered one too. Aloha, Connie
Dietrich Avatar
January 27, 2016 at 8:15 PM
sorry about what happened to your acrostic , my friend. wow, You really did some good free verse writing here, Connie. This is you at your best. I know how you love the essence of colors. Good luck in this difficult contest.
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 27, 2016 at 8:57 PM
Thanks Andrea. The worst it can get is an N/A. Hope I did it right. We shall see. Nothing ventured....you know. I appreciate your nice comment my friend. Hugs, Connie
Callus Avatar
January 27, 2016 at 11:00 AM
A beautiful poem, one that appeals with its expressive choice of words and phrases. The topic is one that you are familiar with, and you tackle it with pleasure! #7 ~ Warm regards // paul
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 27, 2016 at 8:54 PM
Thank you Paul, for your thoughtful comment. I appreciate your encouraging support. Hugs, Connie
Nunez Avatar
January 27, 2016 at 8:50 AM
Wow...this is simply beautiful, Connie. Unique word pairings and imagery... Loved the the wafting words of vertigo...All the best! :-)
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 27, 2016 at 9:00 PM
Thanks a lot Kim. Hugs, Connie
Pinet Avatar
January 27, 2016 at 8:26 AM
Very colorful unusual and imaginative use of words, skillfully constructed with a meaningful flow and manner. The words are descriptive, lively, creative and masterful, floating onto the page with a dramatic, poetic style with the aid of a brilliant wit that captures the reader's imagination and attention from the beginning and delivers to the end. Emile.
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 29, 2016 at 12:23 AM
Wow, I tend to think this comment is better than my little poem Emile. You give me too much credit, but I appreciate your kind words. Thank you so much my friend. Hugs, Connie
Turner Avatar
January 27, 2016 at 7:27 AM
Wonderfully done, Connie. Imagery is great
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 27, 2016 at 9:58 PM
Thank you very much Daniel. Cheers, Connie
Andresen Avatar
January 27, 2016 at 3:41 AM
- Wonderful written Connie, food for thoughts - Good luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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