Ochre Field

Ochre Field

The ritual
Of hailing Ra
Begins anew each morning.

Golden faces
straighten to meet
The first rays of their namesake.

Dew-tipped petals
Surround the ebony Cyclops
As each giant flower awakens.

They stand
Vigilant in the field
As blossomed monoliths of life.

They sway 
In tune with Mariah,
Waiting to entice the pollen seekers.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Connelly Avatar
September 3, 2023 at 11:42 AM
Beautiful sunflower imagery Lin. Thanks so much... In Middle English the sun was the day's eye or daisy; but this poem captures the true flower
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September 6, 2023 at 6:56 AM
Hope you feel better soon Lin. Take care of yourself...
Lane Avatar
September 3, 2023 at 4:13 PM
Hi Jeff. I’m in the Denver airport on a 3 hour layover which means I won’t get to New Orleans until midnight. Caught a cold on the ship and I’m miserable. WiFi has been hard to find at sea even though I bought extra minutes but now I see you’ve been busy reading my oldies and I thank you for liking my poetry enough to do that. I appreciate you. I won’t get to comment on others until Tuesday. Thank you.
Raven Avatar
March 26, 2020 at 5:13 PM
Hi Lin, another excellent piece from your golden pen. Your imagery paints such vivid visions in the mind. I stand within your thoughts and smile. Such a wonderful scene you have painted. Have a wonderful evening. Hugs....Mike. XX
Dew Avatar
October 3, 2015 at 2:15 PM
sway further,,,, wow you write so sublime pieces :)
Lane Avatar
October 3, 2015 at 4:41 PM
I appreciate your opinion very much.
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