Sky Diving

Gathering odd bits and scattered pieces
I lay on silken sheets of pristine white,
a soft, lavender scent, aired, releases ...
daily sorrows and fears of painful night.
Rising on an astral cord, I hover
all smiling at my earthly nascent self,
wandering, wondering, fractals a glow 
we light beings uncover
a unifying geometry ourselves.
Do come, come and join our playful tableau. 

Dark interiors pale, as outside I rise
peeking but briefly within where I lay
and I nod to self, then up to the sky
with spirit animals along to play.
The wolves howl with joy, the owls soar high
we stitch herringbone patterns gray on blue 
as we loft like birds above forest tall
giving bedside good byes.
High above the earth, we have quite a view
as with rainbows of lights we're enthralled.

From space earth's sphere seems an implausible dream
continents and oceans blue, brown and white
as refreshed we gleam, streaming home on beams  
fired solar flares of brilliant delight.
Down, down, we go to just outside the pane
and giggling, I peek through the window shade
myself wound in, on umbilical thin,
whole without a complaint.
Four guardians, I hug and thank for their aide
and slip beneath the silk sheets, all tucked in.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Mehta Avatar
January 14, 2014 at 6:14 AM
A fine Ode and congratulations on the win, Debbie
A  Avatar
January 13, 2014 at 2:25 PM
DEBBIE, :) CONGRATS.... Love ~ SKAT~
Okonkwo Avatar
April 27, 2012 at 7:24 AM
Congrats on your win Deb...dream is such a fantastic thing, especially in your mild, energetic portrayal. Much Love.~. O.O.
Dietrich Avatar
April 17, 2012 at 6:57 PM
hey, it looks like maybe you killed two birds with one stone? Looks like for two contests. Awesome work, Debs. Big congrats for your win!!
Kendrick Avatar
April 17, 2012 at 3:49 PM
Congrats on your winning work..Sara
Beck Avatar
April 17, 2012 at 8:52 AM
Debs very well done ..... ..a hugely deserved high placement.....loads of beauty in it but my fav is "streaming home on beams" (dont know why but it just caught me...i will probably steal the phrase and use it sometime ......... I loves it) . . . . . . so sue me ! ....................best wishes a s always .... Syd
Richards Avatar
April 17, 2012 at 8:44 AM
Ahh, to spend the day in bed and imagine flying, dozing, and living in a dream such wonderful things! Perfect way to spend a rainy day!
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
April 17, 2012 at 5:44 AM
Congratulations on your win Debbie!! A lovely journey you have taken me on this morning. I love how your playing with animals and giggling so childlike. Well done!This is as close as I'll ever get to skydiving in this lifetime !!
Brown Avatar
April 17, 2012 at 5:14 AM
Congratulations on your super 1st place win in Cyndi's "Ode To Small Comforts" contest Debbie. Love, Carol
Arowolo Avatar
April 17, 2012 at 1:03 AM
What a wonderful experience,sky diving and awesome piece of poetry..Good presentation...Congratulations on your 1st place win in Cyndi`s contest....Light and love..
Burch Avatar
April 17, 2012 at 12:14 AM
Now that's how it's done!! Brava! Congratulations on your well deserved win here Debbie!!! What a wonderful journey it was! big hugs, love deb (thank you for all you are doing to help me see... :) )
Johnson Avatar
April 16, 2012 at 11:16 PM
I agree with Cyndi that this was worthy of first place. Congratulations. Delighted to share with you. Love, Joyce
Macmillan Avatar
April 16, 2012 at 8:51 PM
Congratulation, Debbie, on your first place win. Hey, stop by my blog, please, when you can. I like to provide details to my winners. Cold is GONE. POOF. Greens, probiotics, no sugar... ha! works! Hugs, Cyndi
Song Avatar
April 16, 2012 at 8:48 PM
This is extraordinary, Debbie...congrats on imagery beyond compare! I love the ending and the beginning...all tied up like a perfect bow! Gwendolen
Brown Avatar
March 23, 2012 at 5:20 AM
While stopping by to read your wonderful poetry I want to say thank you for the kind comments you have left on mine. I hope you have a beautiful weekend and find it full of inspiration Debbie. Love, Carol
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March 18, 2012 at 10:38 PM
As Vie says, Debbie, this poem was a real treat to read. Love, Maureen
A   Avatar
March 18, 2012 at 8:23 PM
Debbie, this is very beautiful... the picture gave it a good feel,, goes with the pattern of your poem... very cozy.. have yourself a good night~ always*PD
Edwards Avatar
March 18, 2012 at 6:58 PM
Its beautiful Debbie..well worth taking all day to post.. Hugs xxx
Pettit Avatar
March 18, 2012 at 6:52 PM
If this is for the contest, then you have accomplished everything called for in this type of writing. Well written and an enjoyable read.
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