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Meditation On Light

Ethereal, fleeting, incandescent I grasp loosely at the airiness So vibrant on the escarpment X-rays pass through bone and flesh Leaving no mark I hold emptiness Where are the diamonds? Filling my fingertips? Brushing my lips? Tickling my tongue? Lingering within my heart? Eternity breaks open Inverting itself within dark holes Moons, planets and stars swirl My amazement blazes anew When the jewels reappear Woodland sprites alive on the bark Knifing through the trees Frolicking on the ground Dancing amongst the foliage Daring me to catch them Clay vessel opens Alas, it is a porous jug Absorbing but not containing The warmth of a brief embrace My skeleton’s soulful journey Light twinkles Passes through Leaving no pathway Psyche refuses defeat What has been will reappear Eyes to see the invisible Kathleen D Kroll March 19, 2016 Inspired by light in Yosemite National Park

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Sylvia Coulstock

Date: 6/28/2018 5:29:00 PM

You have an incredible way of using imagery to capture the imagination of those of us privileged to read your work.Thank you,this is lovely.

Kathleen Kroll
Date: 6/28/2018 6:21:00 PM

Dear friend, Thank you for taking the time to read several of my poems. It is so appreciated. May you enjoy many lovely hours and days. Kathy

John Fleming

Date: 4/15/2017 2:48:00 AM

Yes indeed...Those rare and fleeting moments we all at sometimes in our brief lives undeniably experience...Even the very worse'st amongst us are not immune from its effects: A revelation perhaps? My very best regards, Kathy...And have a really wonderful Easter! Your good friend. :) john P.s A much deserved seven!

Daniel Turner

Date: 3/19/2016 6:05:00 PM

Love this poem Kathleen. I meditate sometimes when I am depressed. It is one of the best ways there is to relieve stress. It's a lot like poetry, it's different for everybody. Peace my friend:)

Kathleen Kroll
Date: 3/19/2016 6:43:00 PM

Thanks, Dan! I never thought about meditation as poetry but you're right. It is a similar touchstone. Best, Kathy

Kathleen Kroll

Date: 3/19/2016 10:39:00 AM

Thank you so much, Linda. Your comments are so helpful and mean so much.. Are you a fellow meditator? I'm now meeting with a few others biweekly. It helps so much to get in touch with my deeper feelings. thx again, Kathy

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 3/19/2016 10:29:00 AM

The beauty of meditation is great. I like the journey through your pen Kathleen, especially the line about the skeleton's soulful journey. A rich feeling of being cleanse. You embraced my mind with your awesome poem. So many unique lines, I wish I had the ability to draw from the light when meditating... a perfect 7 poem.... Luv Linda