Vessel
Posted by Rob Kistner | Filed under Free Verse, Image, Poetry, art, photo, sculpture, wisdom
…sculpture below by the remarkable Rose Bean Simpson… she is a 3D poet…
Vessel
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there is a needing and a caring
a taking and a giving
pieces of one’s soul
peeled away
for the sake of the cherished
a duality of dark and light
positive and negative
that haunts the reaching out
and clutch of profaned hands
which inflict raw wounds
that also blesses the sacred touch
to sooth the burning bruise
and heal the unseen damage
a rootedness in the need to nurture
in the looking one-eyed blind
to see that which is not visible
to the unfocused seer
madness engulfs the heart
of the flat-light sighted
obscuring truth
the radiance of clarity
envelopes the sainted
illuminating the wondrous
voids of spirit
marked and remembered
are besought in the leaving time
at the crossing over
to the dream
or hard justice
I am here but for you
until all that remains are bones
taken up to strike down menace
that which means you harm
devour me complete
in validation of my path
consummation of my holy fate
I am your vessel of deliverance
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rob kistner © 2009
…poem inspired by read write image #10, seen above, found at “readwritepoem”
February 10th, 2009 at 9:52 pm
Wonderful work, thanks for inviting me over.
February 10th, 2009 at 10:18 pm
Very, very cool site, Rob. I’ll be back.
~ R.
February 11th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
I was at bd’s site wishing her Happy Valentine’s Day and saw your comment.
stark, unfettered acceptance of death here
and love that cherishes forever
February 11th, 2009 at 5:18 pm
Rob . . . you slay me . . such perfection . . illusive and profound! Such talent and poise . . . wrapped in humility.
Thank you for your comments to me and please receive mine with sincerity . . ..
Joanne
February 11th, 2009 at 6:58 pm
Wow, you had me right from the beginning! What great first lines! The whole thing is amazing!
February 11th, 2009 at 7:02 pm
amazing.
a wonderful interpretation of the rwp prompt–your poem is as thought-provoking and striking as the sculpture.
February 11th, 2009 at 7:14 pm
Cassandra Tribe -
I appreciate the kind words, and thank you for visiting…
…rob
February 11th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
Ralph -
I’m pleased you like it. Look forward to your return…
…rob
February 11th, 2009 at 7:16 pm
Gel -
It’s good to see you coming by here again…
…rob
February 11th, 2009 at 7:18 pm
Linda -
Thank you, your kind words of recognition carry weight…
…rob
February 11th, 2009 at 7:20 pm
Angie -
I am glad this piece resonated for you. The art Rose creates is as inspiring as she is — she is a genuine, transcendent soul…
…rob
February 11th, 2009 at 7:26 pm
Joanne -
You are exceedingly generous, I greatly appreciate your kind words — thank you…
…rob
February 12th, 2009 at 12:05 am
Combining the contrasts into an enticing promise.
February 12th, 2009 at 1:52 am
Brilliant words - as always.
February 12th, 2009 at 2:53 am
Stan -
Life is lived between the contrasts…
…rob
February 12th, 2009 at 2:54 am
Anthony -
Gracious as always, thank you…
…rob
February 12th, 2009 at 5:46 am
I loved this. Very evocative.
February 12th, 2009 at 6:36 am
Awesome poetry..!
enthrall
February 12th, 2009 at 8:00 am
This is so beautifully sad, both the picture and the poem. WOW. Thank you for inviting me back!
February 12th, 2009 at 5:19 pm
Hi Rob, This is wonderfully written poetry!
February 12th, 2009 at 6:04 pm
Rachel -
Thank you very much — I was truly inspired by the sculpture of Rose Bean Simpson…
…rob
February 12th, 2009 at 6:05 pm
Gautami -
You are most kind, I’m pleased you liked it…
…rob
February 12th, 2009 at 6:07 pm
Holly -
You are always welcome here, and I appreciate your enthusiasm for this work — it was a wonderful experience for me…
…rob
February 12th, 2009 at 6:09 pm
SWT -
Thank you…
…rob
February 12th, 2009 at 7:04 pm
The line about peeling one’s soul away for the sake of the cherished is really nice. It seems to get at what it means to truly give of oneself.
This is the first time I’ve been here with my speakers on and I was taken by surprise, awesome surprise, when I heard Blade Runner playing. Very cool.
Great poem and a great site, you’ve got here.
February 13th, 2009 at 3:34 am
James -
You are most gracious, thank you…
Vangelis did a remarkable job creating the Blade Runner soundtrack. It is my favorite movie and I really can’t imagine it with the fabulous music and sonic atmosphere.
February 14th, 2009 at 2:31 am
Beautiful presentation. Your work is flawless.
February 14th, 2009 at 3:30 am
Donna -
Thank you — you are most kind…
…rob