Thomas Kurdyla Poet Quatrain

Night Sight

From beyond the vast heights of Helios
The inescapable black leviathan appears;
Crushing existential spheres of consciousness
Juices absorbed by cerebral hemispheres.

Troglodyte souls peer out
From cranial caves and shiver;
Without empirical illumination
Their hearts beat wild and quiver.

Unhinged swinging doors beckon to all
Offering true enlightenment for free.
Heaven or Hell served up cold or hot
Doth compel the blind to see.

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Caroline Cécile Delacroix March 17, 2010 at 10:55 PM Interesting write, presenting striking imagery. Still thinking. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes, Caroline.

Doris Culverhouse March 14, 2010 at 4:52 PM interesting

James Fraser March 14, 2010 at 4:15 PM Another terrific piece Thomas >> James

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen March 13, 2010 at 6:58 AM Well, tom. A lot is said with this one. The line, "Without empirical illumination Their hearts beat wild and quiver." has particular interest to me. I think it is a good way to define faith because without proof, people feel and love the presence of God in their lives. And feelings are so deep that sometimes, only God can bring the light, wisdom, and shared dept within the souls of those who want it. (Soupmail) Lovingly, Dane Ann

Carolyn Devonshire March 13, 2010 at 6:53 AM Wow! This is very imaginative, Tom. Soup member John Loving believes in "leviathon" and would love this poem. Original and creative writing. You should keep posting; your work gets better all the time!

March 8, 2010 at 11:29 AM Creative use of imagery for an interesting view. Much for the reader to ponder about. Thank you for sharing your poem with us and for your kind comment on mine. Have a good week. Karen

Charmaine Chircop March 8, 2010 at 10:31 AM Tnks for stopping by Thomas..I enjoyed reading this poem.. excellent work..Charma

Linda-Marie Sweetheart March 8, 2010 at 6:28 AM Excellent words Thomas to bring such vividness to your poetry.. unique write.. thankxxx for sharing and for commenting on my poetry today.. so appreciated.. I don't know if u are familiar with the blogs as yet but I just posted a new one about my son in Iraq if u care to comment.. would be appreciated ..thankxxx ..luv.. "Sweetheart" of P.S. Linda-Marie..

Andrea Dietrich March 7, 2010 at 10:43 PM The last stanza, a very interesting quatrain, Thomas. Thanks for your welcome comment to me today and welcome again to the Soup! LUv,Andrea

Daver Austin March 7, 2010 at 5:45 AM OH, My God! I had to look up most of these words, but when I did I discovered a really fine poem. This one got into my head! Damned if I feel compelled. Like Zarathustra, I will try to stay in my cave. Boy! You be good writer! BIG LOVE, daver