Sky Blue

Framed in ancient oak, 
the small boy, at five,
lies in tall grass of a hunter’s field, 
chirping raven's surround him.
The calm song of nature’s creek
moves rapidly over smooth stones.

In the blue depths of the sky,
his mind sees eternity ─ 
How can it be the sky has no beginning...
no end?

Built in flesh…
overseen by a silent God
in a silent field
trapped in a silent self.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2007

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Smith-Johnsen Avatar
February 27, 2010 at 12:23 PM
Oops! Ron...I almost forgot to congratulate you on having your very special poem about a picturesque life of a boy, featured this week. (I must have been distracted by the first ever End Line Word member contest (my first sponsored contest…See my blogs for information.) Anyway, I didn’t want the week to pass without congratulating you. So, Congratulations!!! Smiles, Dane Ann
Mehta Avatar
February 25, 2010 at 7:23 PM
Fine work. Congrats
Austin Avatar
February 22, 2010 at 12:12 PM
Hey! These are the best moments! Congrats on this selection. Love, daver
Fraser Avatar
February 22, 2010 at 10:16 AM
Many congratulations to you for you poetry being featured on the Soups home page >> James
Brown Avatar
February 22, 2010 at 6:02 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured on PoetrySoup this week Ron. May you have many more featured. Love, Carol
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace