Cynthia A. Morgan's Blog, page 34

Perpetuating the Sublime – #PoetryforChange #PoetryChallenge

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The Silence of intangible Time

Stands Testament to Vision

Verbosity in wordless Rhyme

Clairvoyance in Provision

Giving all it takes away

Silhouettes of Reason

Hyperbole of Whispers

Laughing in Rich treason

To the Lingering Silence

Perpetuating the Sublime

Manifesting Harmony

In a mute and changeless chime.

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In this season of renewal and resolution, I invite you to JOIN ME in Creating Positive Change through poetry.

Whether you opt for Free Verse, Form, Narrative, or Visual Poetry, I hope you will take up this simple challenge to post once a week about something you BELIEVE needs to be changed.

Please use the hashtag #PoetryforChange and spread the word by reblogging and retweeting your post and others with the same tag.

Let’s make the world a better place!

With Hope for Harmony,

~Morgan~

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Beautiful original photography by Jim Crotty.

Thank you ~

Waiting for Harmony – #LovePoetry

I Feel You with Every Breath;
Coming Closer each passing moment;
Bringing such Joy as is Inexpressibly Sweet;
Tantalizing my Spirit with Promises Pending;
Crowding my Heart with Love fulfilling.
Yet distant are You Love, at Present,
And with Each Mile I Prodigiously Sigh,
Waiting for Harmony to Hear Us,
As I Gaze into the Star-Filled Sky.

~Morgan~

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Breathtaking Original Artwork by: Josephine Wall

Exquisite Grandeur- #Poetry of #Spirituality

Enigmatic Fire
Blazing into My Heart, My Soul;
Crescendo of Magnificence
Echoing Through Time With Effortless Splendor;
Trade my every Thought, Every Breath, Every Action
for One such Creation Of Deliberate Purpose
To Exemplify my Being, my Significance, in similar fashion,
And yet ‘twill be rock and clay, mud and fodder
Compared to the Exquisite Grandeur
Of You.

 

~Morgan~

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Breathtaking original art by: http://www.burning-liquid.deviantart.com

My Love Is – #LovePoetry

My Love for You is like the Burning Night,
Filled with Passion and Desire,
Yet Tender, Patient, Breathless, Exquisite.

My Love for You is like the Restless Sea,
Full of Energy, Fervor and Depth,
Yet Peaceful, Tranquil, Boundless, Lovely.

My Love for You is like the Capricious Wind,
Full of Impetuous Vigor and Unconstrained Expression,
Yet Temperate, Soothing and Sweet.

~Morgan~

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You Alone- #LovePoetry

How my Heart does Yearn,
For You Alone.
When at the Breaking of the Day
I wake, Alone,
My heart Seeks Solace In the
Brightness of the Light,
And the Warmth of the Sun,
In Absence of You,
Alone.
Timid of the Noontide,
I Wait with bated breath;
Seeking Your Smile,
Straining for the Delicious Sound of Your Voice,
Alone;
For nothing else Satisfies this Heart,
Nothing else Quenches this Longing,
But You,
Alone.

~Morgan~
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Beautiful Original Artwork By: Elena Dudina

Dare to Love – #PoetryforChange #PoetryChallenge

When all the world is closing in and fear and doubt hang like rhapsody in enigmatic terror, life becomes a whirlwind that can easily lead you, twisting and turning, down the wrong alleyways; stumbling into darkness even before realizing. Labyrinth of confusion; darkness leading into darkness, grasping and pulling at your legs, tripping you, entwining you, making you stumble, making you fall. Uncertainty follows close on confusion’s heels, making each step more baffling than the last, as you try to see in the dimness, seeking a way out, but paradoxical conundrum leads down unfamiliar avenues and before you realize your mistake, you find yourself entirely lost.

Alone in the murk of restive passages and upon unhallowed ground, you creep in bitter incongruity; as the enemy closes in on all sides, taunting. Two choices face you blatantly: Hide yourself in the unsavory undergrowth or call out for Love. Villains clamor on both sides, seeking exploitation of rash imprudence, derision sharp and caustic, yet tempting intrepidity calls from the shadowy wilderness, luring your brazen boldness until you follow.

Lavish wonders, full of blasphemy; delicious alchemy, wrought with irreverence, toying with your immortal spirit, tattering robes of golden silk spun for you alone as deception breathes contagion. Willing transgression, mortal suffering breeds contempt and blame worse than any torture, more bitter than arsenic. Worthless, reckless, piteous fool; unfit, ungrateful, and filled with greed!

O listen not to your own accusing! Filled with deceit your condemnation is, standing against Love’s every desire to Draw you close, to Lift you up out of the pit of despair into which you’ve fallen.  Your fear and guilt blocks every Blessing Love longs to Bestow.

Turn not aside from Love in sorrow or in guilt. Look not into the darkness seeking sanctuary when Love stands waiting to Hold you and to Restore you. This may seem like blighted perplexity seeking to tarnish thought and cloud sight; yet in your sorrow, lift your head and see Love waiting ever near.  No change is required; no costly alteration is needed, for Love has already Given All that is necessary.

Allow your heart to Love and your soul to sigh with peace.   Walk beside Love, giving of yourself through honesty and integrity and you shall find Blessings and Bounty reserved for you alone.

~Morgan~
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Dark Alley Photograph found at: http://www.jenningsbigay.com
Streaming Light Photograph found at: http://www.raysmarketplace.com

Unity – #PoetryforChange #PoetryChallenge

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“Think of now, what the universe is, millions of galaxies, and among them is our little planet.  For it is here and only here that we are working out our destiny.  We all exist in the same atmosphere, why then do we separate and distinguish? Always striving against each other for power and supremacy?

The Harmony of being is when we feel the suffering of every creature in our own hearts.

Are we not all Earthlings? Each and every one of us? Each person, animal, tree, ocean, rock, insect.” –  Unity*

How do we love? What stirs our spirit? Where can we create Unity?

These days have become so dark, so full of hate, so full of suspicion.  How do we breathe in a world where each breath is open for criticism and each action can cause offense?  Do we walk through the pages of our lives, writing each chapter while oblivious to all but ourselves?

Are we able to look into the face of another and see ourselves? Can we feel the pain of another without knowing them?

Do we hide in the oppressive shadows darkening the world or do we look beyond for a glimmer of light?  Do we step courageously into the fray and quietly offer an alternative or do we walk away and close our eyes?

Does the light of a single candle truly change the world?  I say it can.  It Does, but only when I hold a candle, and you hold a candle; when we share the glimmers of our candles with those around us and they share theirs with still more.  Then, the shadows fall away.  When we hold our lights up in the gloom, the darkness is broken.

But it is a choice.

Daily. Purposefully Made.

It is Action and Reaction. It is Yin and Yang.

Black and white.

Love or hate.

These are but a choice.

Daily. Purposefully Made.

Give or Take.

Act or Watch.

Harmony or Conflict.

How will you choose?

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“Maybe if we felt any loss as keenly as we felt the death of one close to us – human history would be a lot less bloody.” – Riker- Star Trek Next Generation

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* Learn More about UNITY

In this season of renewal and resolution, I invite you to JOIN ME in Creating Positive Change through poetry.

Whether you opt for Free Verse, Form, Narrative, or Visual Poetry, I hope you will take up this simple challenge to post once a week about something you BELIEVE needs to be changed.

Please use the hashtag #PoetryforChange and spread the word by reblogging and retweeting your post and others with the same tag.

Let’s make the world a better place!

With Hope for Harmony,

~Morgan~
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Beautiful Photograph found at: webmd.com, Pinterest.com and by Elena Shumalova

Where it Proud!

I respect Madonna for her musical legacy, but find her decision to try to remain 20 years old a fatal one. One that will detract from that legacy immensely.

Choose to age gracefully, Ladies! Choose not to hide the wrinkles and greys that tell your story of loves, laughs, tears, and fears. Be proud of your accomplishments and wear your years with Pride!!!

Age is a badge of honor that shows you are a survivor; a person of strength; an enduring spirit. Be Proud of that accomplishment and never go under the knife!

Listless Magic Sings within the Gilded Cage,
It’s Golden Bars A-shimmer in stark form,
Like Fortune Standing Mute Upon a Stage
While Blind and Deaf Disciples to it swarm.
Paltry Hangs the Hour of Night in Shade,
It’s Ruddy Glimmer pale and out of Luster,
Like Majestic Dawn Beneath the storm Does fade,
While Pouting Gales refuse to blow or bluster.
Upon this rusting Diadem where Blush once Stood,
Where Rose Hued Passion blazed in fullest Glory,
Now hangs a cowl most drear, a graying hood,
Mute Testament to Time’s Tempestuous Story.
Yet in the Pallid Eye of this declining Glimmer,
Youth retains Sweet Breath in Memory’s Shimmer.

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~Morgan~

#Ageism

Be Harmonious – #PoetryforChange #PoetryChallenge

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In this season of renewal and resolution, I invite you to JOIN ME in Creating Positive Change through poetry.

Whether you opt for Free Verse, Form, Narrative, or Visual Poetry, I hope you will take up this simple challenge to post once a week about something you BELIEVE needs to be changed.

Please use the hashtag #PoetryforChange and spread the word by reblogging and retweeting your post and others with the same tag.

Let’s make the world a better place!

With Hope for Harmony,

 

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~Morgan~

A #Prayer for #Peace – #PoetryforChange #PoetryChallenge

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Gracious Heavenly Creator
Quiet our thoughts so they may Center on You.
You who Knows every beat of our Hearts,
Every Breath we take.
Hush our chaos for Your Love’s Sake
And Speak in a voice Soft and Clear;
Holy Whisperings that drive away fear.

Spirit of Peace, Bless the Weary Heart,
The Sorrowful Traveler,
The Lost and Lonely Soul.
Generous Love, Reach down from on High
To Caress with Tenderness when fear tries to pervade.
Trusting Joy, return like a River of Loving Light
To Reign in Triumph in our Hearts.
Spirit of Love, Fill us in Blessed Renewal
Giving us Strength to walk in Abundant Hope.

Blessed Spirit of Life and Breath,
Creator before the foundation of the world,
Master Artist of the Universal Mystery,
You are All in All in All.
Eternal Word of Life,
Giver of Wisdom and Unfathomable Peace,
Guide us to Understand Truth through Your Spirit of Compassion and Mercy
So we may Live each Breath with Love and Kindness,
With Harmony in our Hearts and Your Melody in our Voices;
So we may Share Your Love, Hope, Peace and Joy
With All we meet,
Giving Glory and Honour unto the Most High,
Blessed Spirit of Life and Breath.

In Your Loving Mercy we Pray

Amen

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In this season of renewal and resolution, I invite you to JOIN ME in Creating Positive Change through poetry.

Whether you opt for Free Verse, Form, Narrative, or Visual Poetry, I hope you will take up this simple challenge to post once a week about something you BELIEVE needs to be changed.

Please use the hashtag #PoetryforChange and spread the word by reblogging and retweeting your post and others with the same tag.

Let’s make the world a better place!

With Hope for Harmony,

~Morgan