Flying High, The Geography of an Epiphany
Flying high with my thoughts…
I’m flying high, above it all
one life, of so many
held in the belly of a sky bus…
turbulence
bouncing metal, like a feather
caught in the winds of change.
Landscapes dissipate
while puzzled clouds shift…
I imagine God’s sticky fingers
reaching down
shaping the mountains and valleys…
his pasty bowl of salt and flour dough
amply at his side
his earth tone paints, ready
eager to dip his brush into flowing rivers
and clever estuaries…
I wonder what he was thinking
when he made me…
I marvel at his masterpiece
the diversity of his geography, passing below…
and I feel strangely content-
even with all of the uncertainty
trapped within the pockets of my dough…
because deep down, I finally know
I am good.
And that’s all that really matters.
I gravitate towards rhyming verse, free of any constraints, and strive to create an experience through sound, flow, and imagery. I am a writer at Allpoetry.com. and a proud Mother of two beautiful boys.
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How beautiful your thoughts and expression of them. I’m sure when He was making you His thoughts were awesome. The Bible says we are fearfully (reverently) and wonderfully made. Yes you, and all created beings and things are a masterpiece. We have messed up a lot of it, but it began good.
I like the dough analogy and the way you describe the airplane. Nice work Melissa.
Thank you kindly Lori, so glad you enjoyed it.
Best,
Mel
Yes, you are good Mel – a masterpiece and I am happy to know you and enjoy your writing. This is lovely work.
That’s sweet Phyllis, thank you. 🙂
Best,
Mel
So true Mel, and that’s all that matters. Within us that potential of good. Some great imagery here Mel, so unique as always and the thoughts of the creator making this intricate and vast landscape is beyond comprehension. The least we can do is appreciate it. Excellent work Mel. Kudos
It is incomprehensible, thank you Tony, glad you appreciated it.
Best,
Mel
Great work, Mel. A very well written piece of poetry. God did an excellent job with you.
Thank you John, glad you enjoyed it. Appreciate it.
Best,
Mel
Very unique picture of God, Mel. A creative and imaginative writing!
Thank you Jackie, funny where the mind takes us. Glad you enjoyed it.
Best,
Mel