Notes About The Poem
Author's Notes: This Terza Rima, "The Holy Dust of Creation's Seed Sown," is a collaborated poem written by Michael Clarke, Liam McDaid, and me. It was completed on June 10, 2017. This particular poem addresses the highly metaphorical theme of the "ancient dust of creation's seed" originally placed on Earth by God's very hand. Given the poem's overall message, and the metaphors, symbolism, and imagery used in deriving the verses, all three of us believe that the reader will find our poetic interpretation to be of interest. At least, all three of us hope this will be the case. This poem, as with most poems of this nature, started out in a series of fragmented thoughts and ideas. And finally, we were able to pull the whole narrative together here for this final product. The Terza Rima format seemed ideal for this write given its particular theme. This poem employs the traditional "Terza Rima" rhyming sequence used by Dante Alighieri in his famous classical poem, "The Divine Comedy," completed in the year 1320, and first published in 1555. The rhyming sequence, as modified for this poem, is: aba/bcb/cdc/ded/efe/fgf/ghg/hh. We sincerely hope you enjoy this poem!! (Gary Bateman - June 10, 2017) (Terza Rima)
Categories: creation, god, heaven, love, metaphor, symbolism, and spiritual.
The Holy Dust of Creation's Seed Sown
The Holy Dust of Creation’s Seed Sown
Born from this ancient dust of creation's seed sown now so true,
Whilst sparkling inside a mystical divine light on this dark night,
I’m nourished from the living waters—the oceans deep and blue.
Majestic wings rise high in the waves basking in Heaven’s light,
Crowning the blest halo golden ring around this angel very dear,
Whilst I kiss warmly the salt of the deep oceans stirring at night.
Spiced now in a seabed, a rainbow’s gem shineth pure so clear,
That a traveler in this radiant world of delight knows real love
Is what we all seek as sparkling diamonds now appear so near.
Where the rivers flow down a mountain’s verdant slope because
There, in the highs and lows of these rivers, tears soak the Earth,
Falling and rising from the dust, ashes are memories of what was.
I have abounding faith in this life’s bond as Nature begins her rebirth,
Eclipsed by a peerless beauty inside, wild passions grown now strong.
A liquid sphere appears in our mortal lives reaching its point of girth.
In the cerulean oceans mystic gulls cry deep echoes bringing us along.
We find peace kneeling as a psychic mantel covers our thoughts pure,
As that special circle of brilliance radiates within life’s treat so strong.
By God’s hand the ancient dust of creation’s seed is with us to assure,
Mankind’s perpetuity on Earth as part of His most holy divine vision.
Only God knows mankind’s destiny rests in His divine hands for sure.
The ancient dust of creation’s seed is part of God’s omnipotent precision,
For He’s the one who shall guide us all heavenward by His final decision.
Gary Bateman, Michael Clarke, and Liam McDaid
A Collaborated Poem, Copyright © All Rights Reserved
June 10, 2017 (Terza Rima)
Terza Rima Rhyming Sequence: aba bcb cdc ded efe fgf ghg hh
Format Note: This poem employs the traditional rhyming scheme used by
Dante Alighieri in “The Divine Comedy,” ending with a couplet, rhyming
with the previous tercet’s middle line.
Copyright © Gary Bateman | Year Posted 2017
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