The Sun Rises

I'd been the fire in the rain
the sun in the storm 
I'd been everywhere
and nowhere 

my broken back arched
once in defiance,
a monk chanted and
the moon stood still 

I told him, 
don’t pray for me I am a
godless goddess
the white fire burns in me 
and no other

through a tongue-less mouth
I screamed for release
into the otherworld
having a million words to say
I was speechless

~~~

the sun rises in me again
healing my wounds 
the answer to my cries 
I am free again to dream

my monk friend,
take my hands feel my faith
my broken back now healed
arches in exaltation

I dance on moonbeams
sliding the light of beauty 
dream catchers spin with 
the sound of my first word

I am reborn and new once more
only my joy will be the death of me
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Ryerson Avatar
December 4, 2013 at 5:44 AM
The next to last verse is some of the best poetry I have ever read...
Eggins Avatar
February 2, 2014 at 6:29 AM
Thanks my friend I am very happy you liked it, sorry for my very late reply :) Love Jayne xxx
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