You write it on
doorposts
and bridges
and walls
and inevitable falls
and failings.
You paint it in
sunrise
and sunset
and across star-stung skies
and in the tattoo
of shadows.
You stitch it into
hearts, tiny etched
mendings,
sacred scars.
It is
radical
and ridiculous
and readily available
and we forget
and we cheapen it
and we take it
but forget
to give it.
It is
free
and we’re found
gently loosed and unbound;
but we forsake it,
and forget
to live it.
…..
The timing of your words, my dear De, are always so spot on. He truly uses you as a poet to sing His glory. As you must have been composing this, I was sharing of a vision of God’s grace as a red thread mending our broken heart pieces… and the performance art piece that I’ve envisioned.
Awwww, thanks, Jen. 🙂
we must be on the same wave-length. I’ve been working on a “graffiti” piece myself.
Good work here, De.
Thanks so much, Linda.
Thought provoking poem, De. It is a keeper.
Thank you, Sabra.
This is perfect and simply profound:
“It is
radical
and ridiculous
and readily available
and we forget
and we cheapen it
and we take it
but forget
to give it.”
I can tell that (by my estimation) you get it. – Much respect, Mosk
Thanks, Mosk. I only “get” it (on some level) because I’ve been GIVEN it.
Oh man, that is a gorgeous photo. I LOVED this poem when I read it in my e-mail, and of course I still do. 🙂
This is so awesome:
“and in the tattoo
of shadows”
I want a new tattoo. Do you think I can get one without anyone noticing? Because of the little one I already have, my kids are always asking when they can get tattoos … which, of course, makes my husband frown. So I have to tell them I made a dumb mistake when I was young and I completely regret it (then roll my eyes at myself because that’s a total lie; I really just want more more more). 😛
Gorgeous:
“You stitch it into
hearts, tiny etched
mendings,
sacred scars.”
This is such a fantastic present for my ears:
“It is
radical
and ridiculous
and readily available”
I also love the rest of that stanza.
I sort of want a pause between the last two lines. Maybe you should break them up with a space and let the last line hang on its own, creating a double meaning: 1) we forget (everything He’s done for us) and 2) we forget to live it. You see what I mean? It’s just what my ears are saying to me. 😉 This is so good, sweetie. Exellent!
with a “c”
and i ♥ your title
Thanks so much, Chica.
Your title says it all…..Congrats on being FP! 🙂
Thank you! 🙂
Awesome post de! I loved your rhythm in this piece of pure poetry 😀
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Una pieza de poesía que encontré en el blog de De J. Disfrútenlo 🙂
Muchas gracias.
I especially like to read it when I go to the restroom. You find the silliest stuff written on the walls.
Right? Stephen King has a fantastic short story about that…I wish I could remember the title. A guy “collects” all of the things he reads on the restroom walls. Fodder for writer-brains, that’s for sure!
Oh, I remember that short story! I tried to write something that was influenced by that short story. Oh, and the story’s called “All That You Love Will Be Carried Away.”
YES! That’s it! Thank you so much. That was buggin’ my brain. 😉
Gorgeous, from the title to the last line. Seamless perfection.
Thanks so much, scribblechic. 🙂
my old jumper
untied
your graffiti
yes
grey
the world of love
a smell i heard
thanks.
Thank YOU. Love this word spill.
I really like this. I am glad you were freshly pressed.
Thank you. it’s been a privilege, that’s for sure. Overwhelmed.
“inevitable falls and failings” “star-stung skies” “the tattoo of shadows” “sacred scars”
You have a wonderful way with words and sounds! Just dreamy!
Thank you so much.
This poem is beautiful. It’s so universal and well written. Prefect. Fantastic.
Thank you. I’m so thankful grace IS universal.
lovely.
Thank you!
Lovely!
Thank you so much.
Thoroughly blessed by your word art and photograph.
Thank you!
Lovely.
Thanks, Kasey.
Goodness, gracious great drawls of grafitti, I like this so much I’ll just have to share it! Love the photo too!
Reference for the word play on “drawl”, as your poetry has really drawn a timely word picture here for me, thank you for sharing:
Word Origin & History
drawl
1590s, probably from M.Du. dralen, E.Fris. draulen “to linger, delay,” apparently an intensive of the root of draw. Related: Drawled; drawling.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Thank you!
Awesome Photo, Fantastic words. I am so in love with this post (the way it’s possible to be in love with a blog post without being weird).
Congratulations on being Freshly pressed!
🙂
So in love with this I read it three times in a row. “…and in the tattoo.of shadows.” So lovely
Can’t get a better compliment than that, K. Thank you.
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In love with this poem by De Jackson:
Would it be ok if I reposted this poembto my blog (giving you credit and posting a link to your blog)? Too beautiful not to share 🙂
I’d be honored, K Cutler. Thank you.
Thank YOU for shared
Thank you!
wow..awesome read..got any inspiration for writing this up??
Thanks.
welcome:)
The rhythm rhymed with my heartbeat!
What more can i say?
What a fantastic comment. Thank you.
Really nice! i like it! 🙂
Thank you, Billie.
Write what?
Write now. Always.
:o)
Beautiful poem and photo. Congratulations on being Freshly Pressed!
Thank you, Jeff.
WOW! definitely wow!! such an awesome creation. 😀
Thank you so much.
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Thank you. I’m honored. And always happy to share words of grace.
Great poem!!
Thank you.
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Amazing poem. Can you let me know what you think of mine? http://wp.me/p3fr1w-i
Thank you, Ed. Commented on your site.
Nice poem!
Thank you, Marcela.
I just love this one.. awesome poem..
Thank you, Ella.
Really lovely!
Thanks so much.
Love the poetry. Love the intention
Thank you.
Beautiful!! Thank God for His Grace…I’m reblogging this on godssceneryandpromises. I love your photo, too!! Is that the pier in Venice, FL???
Yes. The view from the beach by Sharky’s. 🙂
I knew it!! I use my photos to make cards and I have photos of that beautiful pier in the sunset from when my sister came to visit me from Brooklyn…We just sat there on the beach after eating at Sharky’s…and soaked in that beautiful light show in the sky! Breath-taking!! Love your shot!!
Hey, have you ever gone to the Doggie Beach next door? We took our Crazy Siberian once when she was a puppy!! Craziness! I have a whole post about that trip! Ha!
God Bless!
We live in Nevada, so we always fly to FLA. My great-Aunt lives in Englewood. We’ve seen that beach, but never visited, or taken a pooch. 😉
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This is beautiful! God’s Grace and God’s Scenery!
Such a lovely poem!
Thank you, kimmy.
Such a lovely poem. Simple words yet so enchanting…
Thank you so much. The simplicity of grace astounds me every day.
Lovely and true
Thank you.
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I love this! It is beautiful and the poem fits so well with the photo. I also really like structure of the fourth stanza. I never thought to try anything like that and would like to experiment with it in my own writing.
Really love this piece. Thanks for sharing.
So beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
This is simply beautiful 🙂
cool post!
Very deep ! Nice work
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Fantastic
It is such a nice post and quite impressive. Wonderful meaning! God’s grace is truly amazing! Well deserved in FP and congratulations!
Loved this!
Simply liked it..awesome read.
This was beautiful. Your poem was the first thing I read this morning while still laying in bed. Thank you for such a delightful awakening.
Thank you, Audrey. I love to read Psalms first thing in the morning, so your comment made my day.
Awesome! Congrats De!
Love.
The photo grabbed my attention immediately, as its from my home town of Ventura.
I beautiful image as i far from that very spot. Germany to be exact!
Do you live in Ventura? Or just visiting? I miss it!
Cheers
Thank you, Patrick, but the photo was actually taken in Venice Beach, Florida. We visit about every other year.
I have also been to Germany (Bitberg), years ago when I was 13. It is beautiful, too. 🙂
I have never written poetry, but my daughers both have. I only posted a couple so far, recently. You are talented. Keep growing in your talent.
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Very well written!
really nice blog..
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I love a good poem…and one about grace is even better! Happy Monday!
Very profound and beautifully written….
I’m new to the blogging world. Your words imprinted my day. Thank you for giving this avenue.
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well said…. good post…
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nice shot!
very serene……
relaxing post…. 🙂