Sunday, March 27, 2016

The Phantom Words Lead



Mountains.
High & Low peaks.
Crooked smoke
of spoken words
phantom pebbles
thrown into water
name of God
in the light
of unknown
three...



by Brenda Warren



Read more at: Sunday Whirl #244

Shared with PU Poetry Pantry #295

14 comments:

  1. There is something about those pebbles thrown into the water, I think! Could they evoke thoughts of God?

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  2. I love the phantom pebbles thrown in the water......

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  3. Phantom pebbles thrown in water invoke a kind of yearning that might get the attention of divine powers. Might yet bring good tidings, humbird!

    Hank

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  4. I also like the imagery of phantom pebbles and find myself wondering about the ripples they would leave.....

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  5. A perfect poem for Easter Sunday. Excellent use of words in a short piece.

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  6. I love the mystery and reverence in this piece humbird - like incense - a peaceful Easter time to you

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  7. Brilliant images in this piece :D

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  8. A pebble can sure grow out and create many a wave about

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  9. I was intrigued by the images and thoughts conjured from your words....wonderful!

    Donna@LivingFromHappiness

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  10. "Crooked smoke
    of spoken words" -- love this, in particular.

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